AVP, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

AVP, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12 month contract)

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We care for humankind – and that starts with our people.

Our greatest strength lies not in what we do – but how we do it. It’s the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. That’s why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job.

It’s an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world.

• Provide corporate legal advice to internal clients on a variety of areas, including (re) insurance, compliance, distribution, market conduct and real estate matters.
• Assist with ensuring and reporting on the company’s compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Munich Re Group internal requirements.
• Provide sound and practical legal advice, review and draft agreements, reinsurance treaties, insurance policies, internal policies, procedures and guidelines, and advise on corporate litigation.
• Collaborate with internal clients to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risk.
• Work closely with the Risk Management group to address legal and compliance risk and manage, review and report on the quarterly reserving process for Munich Re of Canada operations.
• Identify and recommend compliance processes, procedures and measures to address evolving regulatory requirements, including drafting/revising/maintaining required policies and procedures.
• Support the maintenance of the company’s Regulatory Compliance Management systems together with the Corporate and Legal group.
• Assist management in maintaining the company’s compliance “tone from the top.”
• Monitor and coordinate compliance activities of other departments as necessary.
• Collaboratively work with Legal, Compliance and Risk colleagues to ensure shared accountabilities are addressed.
• Ensure OFSI, provincial regulator and Munich Re Group internal reporting requirements are met.
• Report to and inform the SVP & General Counsel regularly on the operation and progress of all legal and compliance work and initiatives.

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with knowledge of and experience with relevant legislation and regulation; ideally background in regulatory, re/insurance, corporate, or transactional experience.
• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or J.D., and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style to audience.
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills, along with planning and time management skills.
• Highly organized with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing environment and situations, and ability to work independently and function well under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and networking skills, with a willingness to cooperate and share knowledge.
• Fluency in English; fluency in French (oral and written) is an asset.

• Exposure to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow skills and career with local and global colleagues and partners.
• Hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.
• Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize ongoing success.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Part‑time.

Job function:
Legal.

Industry: Insurance.

Munich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact  as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.