Senior Legal Counsel, Business Law

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description Allstate Canada Group (ACG) is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Business Law to join its Law & Regulation Department. We are looking for a creative and high energy legal counsel interested in working at the nexus of law, business, insurance, advocacy and consumers. ACG’s Law and Regulation department is growing to enable our service businesses to thrive as well as support matters across the business. The incumbent in this role will work with a variety of different stakeholder groups across the business and offer key support to the Product, Risk, Technology, Distribution, Claims, and Marketing functions, as well as collaborating with other areas of the Law & Regulation Department. . Successful candidates for this role should have significant knowledge of Corporate Law, PL Market Conduct, Insurance Products, Rate Filings, Underwriting Practices, Regulatory Compliance, Advocacy, and Claims Management, as it relates to the marketing and distribution of insurance products in the markets ACG operates. Le Groupe Allstate du Canada (GAC) est à la recherche d’un conseiller juridique principal ou d’une conseillère juridique principale, droit des affaires, au sein de son Unité des lois et règlements. Le ou la titulaire du poste est une personne créative et dynamique qui s’intéresse aux liens qui unissent le droit, les affaires, l’assurance, la mobilisation et la clientèle. L’Unité des lois et règlements du GAC connait un essor pour répondre aux demandes qui incombent à notre service et soutenir l’entreprise, relativement à divers sujets. Le ou la titulaire de ce poste travaillera avec différents groupes d’intervenants de l’ensemble de l’entreprise et offrira un soutien clé en lien avec les services de la gestion des produits, des risques, des technologies, de la distribution, des réclamations et du marketing, ainsi qu’avec d’autres services de l’Unité des lois et règlements. Pour bien réussir dans ce rôle, le ou la titulaire du poste doit posséder d’excellentes connaissances relatives au marketing et à la distribution de produits d’assurance dans les marchés où le GAC exerce ses activités, en droit des affaires, en pratiques commerciales de produits d’assurance de dommages, en produits d’assurance, en dépôts de la tarification, en pratiques de souscription, en conformité à la réglementation, en mobilisation et en gestion des réclamations. Who is Allstate: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca. Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. Role Designation: Remote Benefits to joining Allstate Flexible Work Arrangements Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services) Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment) Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing Personal reflection day Tuition Reimbursement Working within the community and giving back! Accountabilities: Provide solutions-oriented strategic legal counseling to enable business units to achieve business objectives in compliance with applicable law and regulations. Support the Product team in the creation and development of insurance products and rate filings. Support ACG’s ongoing adoption of innovative technology and digital initiatives. Complex research as to applicability of pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; ability to summarize concisely and collaborate with other areas of company to determine impact of new legal authority on business and enable action plans Support the Product, Distribution and Claims function with insurance and/or claims related questions, including policy interpretation and opinions. Review and provide legal advice related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures. Review regulatory requests, surveys and provide strategic guidance on market conduct compliance. Track regulatory guidance, updates and market trends and counsel the business on key issues. Liaise with Regulators and support the business with regulatory inquiries.. Participate in industry associations and associated working groups including the IBC and CADRI. Support intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection matters. Support marketing and advertising activities, including reviews of product and/or program marketing and advertising, contests, and promotions. Skills and attributes for success Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advocacy Demonstrated strategic and data driven mindset. Ability to lead and build relationships across multiple areas of the business. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and navigate competing priorities and agendas successfully. Ability to adapt and integrate own experience with Enterprise-wide strategy Continuous improvement mindset Qualifications: Law degree from a Canadian law school or equivalent Member of the Law Society of Ontario or any other province in which Allstate operates. 5+ years of Insurance and/or Corporate Law experience Experience in a highly regulated environment Bonus Qualification: French language proficiency is an asset. Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. À propos d’Allstate : Allstate du Canada, compagnie d’assurance est un chef de file dans le domaine des assurances automobile et habitation; elle offre à ses clients des produits et services de prévention et de protection qui conviennent à toutes les étapes de la vie. Au service des Canadiens depuis 1953, l’entreprise met tout en œuvre pour que non seulement ses clients, mais aussi ses employés soient en bonnes mainsMD, comme en fait foi sa présence au palmarès des Employeurs de choix au Canada pendant neuf années de suite. Allstate du Canada tient à contribuer au mieux-être des communautés dans lesquelles elle exerce ses activités au moyen de partenariats avec des organismes caritatifs et de programmes misant sur la générosité de ses employés. Visitez le www.allstate.ca pour en savoir plus et le blogue.allstate.ca pour obtenir des conseils en matière de sécurité. À Allstate, nous avons conscience que la qualité de nos produits découle directement du niveau de satisfaction du personnel à l’égard de l’entreprise. C’est pourquoi nous misons sur le maintien d’une culture où les employés se sentent valorisés et où ils peuvent poursuivre une carrière passionnante. Notre proposition de valeur aux employés permet ainsi de s’épanouir de façon unique. Désignation du rôle : télétravail