Job Posting
In-House Legal Counsel
Experior Financial Group Inc. is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel with a strong background in both Canadian and USA legal practices, particularly within the financial services sector. This proactive and detail-oriented professional will navigate complex legal landscapes across borders, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while aligning legal strategies with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with senior management and stakeholders to promote best practices in legal compliance and risk management within the MGA/IMO framework.
Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive workplace that values work-life balance, career growth, and employee well-being. Be part of a team recognized as a Great Place to Work and help empower families to secure their financial futures!
Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, practical, and clear legal advice to head office staff across various functions, including HR, compliance, international expansion, corporate governance, and risk management.
- Provide timely, accurate, and relevant legal advice on a diverse range of business-related topics, with a focus on financial services and MGA/IMO regulations in both Canada and the USA.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with insurance carriers, distributors, third-party vendors, and other business partners. Ensure contracts are legally sound, aligned with company objectives, and compliant with applicable regulations.
- Advise on corporate governance matters, including compliance with securities laws, regulatory frameworks in Canada and the USA, and internal policies. Support the company’s compliance programs and assist with audits, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide legal support for the company’s international expansion efforts, including market entry strategies, regulatory approvals, and cross-border transactions.
- Counsel the HR department on employment law matters, including labor disputes, hiring practices, terminations, employee benefits, workplace policies, and employee relations.
- Assist with legal matters related to the company’s potential going-public process, including securities law compliance, public filings, and corporate restructuring.
- When matters fall outside the scope of in-house expertise, act as a liaison between the company and external law firms. Oversee external legal counsel and manage outside counsel relationships.
- Collaborate with senior management and staff to align legal strategies with organizational goals, leveraging expertise in both legal frameworks.
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter below
Experior Financial Group