Intact Financial Corporation

Director, Legal Affairs (Investment, Financing & Public Disclosure)

Intact Financial Corporation$188K — $230K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor with Bar admission in Québec, Ontario, or another Canadian province
  • 10+ years of relevant legal experience in increasingly senior roles
  • Expertise in investment management, corporate/securities law, and public-company disclosure
  • Proven leadership capabilities in mentoring and developing legal teams
  • Strong judgment in analyzing business and legal risks
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Bilingual (French/English) for effective communication across Canada and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal support for investment activities and transactions
  • Oversee regulatory compliance impacting securities and investment operations
  • Lead legal support on financing and treasury transactions
  • Manage continuous public disclosure obligations including ESG data
  • Identify legal risks and develop practical solutions aligned with business goals
  • Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of excellence
  • Influence decision-making through business-focused legal advice and stakeholder relationships

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with potential payouts up to double the target
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with 50% company match
  • Flexible pension offerings providing long-term security
  • Opportunity for guaranteed income for life through defined benefit pension plan
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 188,500 - 230,300 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 20% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role Intact is seeking a Director, Legal Affairs (Investment, Financing & Public Disclosure) to play a pivotal role in its Corporate Legal Department. You will lead a team of lawyersand other legal professionals supporting Intact's investment activities, financing initiatives, and public-company continuous disclosure. Reporting to the Vice-President, Legal Affairs, you will be a trusted advisor and thought partner to business leaders - called upon not only for legal expertise but also for pragmatic, commercial insight to help deliver strategic outcomes. Here are a few ways you'll make a difference Key Accountabilities
  • Provide strategic legal support to Intact Investment Management (Intact's asset management arm) on its investment activities and transactions (acquisitions/dispositions, fund subscriptions, trading arrangements, etc.)
  • Oversee adviceon securities regulation and compliance impacting the activities of registrants, portfolio managers and reporting issuers; maintain a proactive regulatory watch and translate developments into practical guidance.
  • Provide lead legal support on financing and other treasury-related transactions and activities.
  • Own and oversee continuous public disclosure obligations (including ESG).
  • Identify and assess legal, strategic and reputational risk, distill the "so what" for Intact, and develop pragmatic solutions aligned with business priorities.
Leadership and business impact
  • Lead, inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals, providing regular feedback, coaching, and clear priorities.
  • Ensure consistent standards of excellence in service, responsiveness, risk management and execution quality.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making through clear, business-focused advice.
  • Act as the project owner for select material initiatives, requiring strong project management (not only legal) to coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders and deliver results.
What you bring to the table
  • Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor and admission to the Bar of Québec, Ontario, or another Canadian province
  • A blend of legal and leadership experience, with likely 10+ years of relevant legal experience in increasingly senior roles, gained in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
  • Experience in investment management, corporate/securities law and public-company disclosure obligations.
  • Proven people leadership experience, including developing and engaging teams of legal professionals; ability to build a collaborative, high-accountability culture.
  • Strong judgement and the ability to analyze legal, strategic and business risk, communicate clear recommendations, and drive execution.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with comfort operating in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated alignment with Intact's Leadership Success Factors: Living Intact's Values, Caring for people, Being open and honest, Taking accountability and Driving change.
  • Bilingual (French/English) required, given regular interaction with colleagues across Canada and internationally.
#LI-hybrid Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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