דרושים Legal Counsel ב-Ey ב-Canada, Toronto

Key Responsibilities

• Claims management: supporting Claims Partner and Director in liaising with insured member firms for updates, strategy discussions, reviewing reimbursement requests for appropriateness under policy terms, and report writing for insurer’s claims committees and reinsurers on professional indemnity, property & casualty and cyber insurance claims.
• Identifying potential insurance coverage issues in all insurance programs.
• Advising on coverage disputes, including working with outside counsel.
• Supporting management with advice on and management of corporate governance, company secretarial, and identifying and creating necessary documents for recording of corporate matters.
• Legal advice on operations issues including sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Supporting incumbent legal counsel and underwriting team with the management of insurance renewal, including preparation of local policy documentation, tracking of document issuance, review of signed policies, and creation of additional required local documentation.
• Supporting incumbent legal counsel with other contract reviews, including inter-captive reinsurance policies, contracts with member firms for specific services, and other vendor/supplier contracts.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries from insured firms regarding insurance coverage, insurance certificates, and contracting issues relating to insurance.

Skills and Abilities

• Degree from a recognized law school
• Valid admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction (admission in Canada, Bermuda, UK or US preferred).
• 5+ years post qualifying experience as a lawyer in private or in house practice.
• Strong commercial and/or insurance litigation background, ideally with some experience of contract review and negotiation.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills – this role requires integration into a small team and building relationships with insureds in multiple different countries.
• Flexible attitude – prepared to tackle any issue and prepared to work across time zones.
• Insurance background helpful but not mandatory.
• Curious mindset and ability to assimilate sometimes complex technical issues quickly are critical.
  

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with and act as a strategic advisor to EY business teams across Canada to help structure & negotiate commercial agreements.
• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and related documents including responses to requests for proposals, NDAs, engagement letters, vendor, supplier, branding, licensing, information technology and service agreements, statements of work and master services agreements.
• Analyze complex issues, problem solve and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Provide legal expertise on special projects and legal matters.
• Contribute to internal process improvement and training initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative business relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Client-focused and solution-oriented with the ability to quickly grasp legal and business issues and provide timely, accurate and tailored legal advice and counsel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to strategically advise the business on risks and utilize sound judgment on when to make independent decisions or escalate issues as required.
• Direct experience negotiating complex contractual agreements with clients and other third parties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Positive, team player.
• Highly motivated, hard-working and proactive

To qualify for the role, you must have

• J.D from a recognized law school and member in good standing of a law society in any Canadian Province.
• A minimum of 2-5 years post-call experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a sophisticated organization.
• Strong knowledge of corporate/commercial law and experience reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Superior writing, drafting and communication skills, in English.
• French communication skills (written and spoken) would be considered a significant asset.
• Ability to commute to our Toronto office.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.