Job Description

You desire impactful work.



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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among itsWorld's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.



En tant que membre de l'equipe mondiale et canadienne des Services juridiques, le titulaire du poste offre des conseils juridiques et propose des solutions juridiques novatrices en ce qui a trait aux exigences professionnelles grandissantes de RGA et a ses activites au Canada.



Responsabilites



Redaction et revision de divers traites de reassurance Revision et negociation de contrats (p. ex., ententes de confidentialite, contrats de service avec les fournisseurs, ententes de service et autres ententes avec les tiers) Collaboration avec la direction pour le suivi et la gestion des developpements dans le secteur de la reassurance et les propositions reglementaires connexes Support legal aupres des unites de reclamation et de selection des risques dans le cadre de litiges (courants ou apprehendes) concernant des cas reassures ou pour toute autre question de nature legale touchant les operations de ces 2 unites d' Formulation de conseils relativement a la mise en place et a l'interpretation du cadre de gestion du contenu de l'entreprise, a la protection des donnees et autres politiques et programmes de conformite Accomplissement des autres taches qui seront attribuees

Experience



Autorisation a pratiquer le droit au Quebec ou en Ontario De cinq (5) a huit (8) ans de pratique du droit dans le service juridique d'une societe, d'un cabinet d'avocats ou d'une entite gouvernementale Connaissance des lois commerciales, ainsi que competences et experience pratique en revision et negociation de contrats Experience des operations et de la reglementation en matiere d'assurance vie, ou connaissance pratique de l'infrastructure operationnelle d'une compagnie d'assurance vie (actuariat, tarification, reglements, traites, etc.) Experience dans la gestion des litiges de dossiers de reclamation Experience de la reglementation et des pratiques dans le domaine de la reassurance vie, ou des problemes de conformite Participation aux groupes de travail de l'industrie, un atout Connaissance des documents relatifs aux lois et aux operations commerciales

Aptitudes



Bilinguisme francais/anglais requis etant donne la necessite de communiquer par oral et ecrit avec une clientele majoritairement anglophone essentiellement basee a l'exterieur du Quebec, de rediger et negocier des traites essentiellement en anglais aupres de cette clientele, ainsi que de communiquer et offrir des services juridiques aux divers departements a travers le groupe de compagnies et entites RGA situees a l'exterieur du Quebec. Aptitudes poussees pour la communication orale et ecrite Solides aptitudes pour l'analyse et la resolution de problemes

Qualites requises



Bon sens de l'organisation et capacite d'etablir les priorites et de respecter constamment les echeances Capacite de gerer de multiples responsabilites Capacite de travailler de maniere autonome Diplomatie et excellentes aptitudes pour les relations humaines et interpersonnelles; capacite de collaborer efficacement avec la direction et les collegues dans toute l'entreprise Aptitudes pour la persuasion et la negociation dans les relations avec les clients internes et externes Grande motivation Esprit d'equipe

As a member of the Global and Canadian legal team, the Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and creative legal solutions to the growing business demands of RGA and its operations in Canada

Responsibilities :

Drafts and reviews various reinsurance treaties Performs general contract review and negotiation (e.g., confidentiality agreements, vendor service contracts, service level agreements, arrangements with third parties) Works with management to monitor and respond to developments in reinsurance and related regulatory proposals Supports Legal with the claims and underwriting units in the context of litigation (current or apprehended) concerning reinsured cases or for any other legal matter affecting the operations of these 2 units Provides advice with regard to the implementation and interpretation of the organization's enterprise content management framework, data protection and other policies and compliance programs Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Licensed to practice law in Quebec or Ontario Five (5) to eight (8) years of law practice in a law department of a corporation, law firm or governemental entity Knowledge of commercial laws and contract review and negotiation skills and practices Experience with life insurance transactions and regulations, or working knowledge of life insurance company operational infrastructure (actuarial, underwriting, claims, treaties, etc.) Experience in managing claim file disputes Experience with life reinsurance regulations and practices, or compliance issues Involvement in industry working groups, preferred Knowledge of commercial law and business transaction documents

Skills



Bilingualism in French and English is required given the need to communicate orally and in writing with a predominantly English-speaking clientele based outside of Quebec, to draft and negotiate treaties essentially in English with this clientele, as well as to communicate with and provide legal services to the various departments throughout the RGA group of companies and entities located outside of Quebec Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Advanced oral and written communication skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Attributes



Well-organized with ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines Ability to manage multiple responsibilities Ability to work independently Diplomatic with excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; able to work well with management and associates throughout the company Persuasive negation skills when working with internal/extermal customers Highly motivated Team player

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What you can expect from RGA:

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world. Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought. Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

$88,650.00 - $110,800.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.



RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.