Transactional Attorney
| Company | HUB |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required, as well as being a member of a Provincial and or State Bar in good standing.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a contracts role in house at a mid or large sized company or at a law firm resulting in a proven record of professional excellence and achievement.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts with clients, vendors and other third parties.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills working independently or within a team environment is required.
- Experience working effectively within a team oriented collaborative organization with an eagerness to learn the insurance brokerage industry.
- Experience or strong interest in the insurance brokerage industry, financial services, or other related regulated industry.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, required; PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint competence is preferred.
- Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients.
- Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion.
- Positive client-service attitude.
- Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
- Exercises good judgment.
- Ability to issue spot and summarize key points succinctly.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice on, negotiate, and draft client engagement agreements, carrier and partner agreements and other commercial agreements governing vendor and client relationships in a manner consistent with business decisions, policies, and strategy.
- Have significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination.
- Assist as needed in insurance and regulatory matters for the Canadian legal practice.
- Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
- Work with a wide range of internal clients including senior executives across Canada and the US.
- Engage in and drive projects and initiatives in Legal and at the corporate enterprise level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or strong interest in the insurance brokerage industry, financial services, or other related regulated industry.
- PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint competence is preferred.