[Hiring] Senior Legal Counsel, Property Liability Counseling @Allstate

Role 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, 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 and Advocacy

Qualifications

• Law degree from a Canadian law school or equivalent
• Member of the Law Society of Ontario, Barreau du Quebec or any other province in which Allstate operates
• 5+ years of Insurance and/or Corporate Law experience
• Experience in a highly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of P&C insurance

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Conduct complex research as to applicability of pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority
• Support the Product and Distribution function with insurance related questions, including policy interpretation, distribution guidelines 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

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.