Welcome to ivari
Let us introduce ourselves. With 300 employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.
At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.
Here’s the job opportunity…
As a Counsel at ivari you will be working in a small, collegial legal and compliance department of a fast-paced financial services company, providing legal advice to internal customers in a timely and professional manner, with an opportunity to engage in both strategic and day-to-day business and compliance issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Commercial lawyer with 1 to 4 years’ experience who is motivated to provide excellent service, is dedicated to continuous learning and enjoys applying knowledge and expertise to financial advisory services in a culture that offers work/life balance.
You will:
Provide excellent and friendly legal advice to all staff levels relating to ivari’s conduct of business, including:
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Product development, product marketing review, policy contract drafting and interpretation as well as legal support throughout the product lifecycle
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Supporting compliance on market conduct and regulatory issues and legislative changes
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Fintech advisory services
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Corporate commercial work, including reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on legal issues and risks
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Special projects as they arise
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Represent the Company at industry association committees and working groups
What we are looking for…
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You are an LLB/JD
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You have been called to the Bar in Ontario or another province in Canada
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You are a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada
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You have one to four years of relevant working experience in the practice of law, preferably in a financial institution or related practice;
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Business-minded, you focus on the business needs and are skilled in offering solutions to mitigate legal risks.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including contract drafting
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Proven organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities
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Independent and motivated to provide excellent advice in an effective and efficient manner to all staff levels in a professional, customer focused manner to ensure resolution
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Bilingual reading and drafting skills, an asset
What's in it for you…
At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.
We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get…
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A fantastic vacation plan and time off
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A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
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Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
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Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
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Opportunities for professional development
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Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
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Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy
Who you are…
Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought, but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of…
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Bringing clarity and focus to your work
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Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
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Remaining flexible
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Collaborating with others
Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team!
Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.
A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email
[email protected].
