Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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In this Counsel-level role, the successful candidate will be a Quebec-based lawyer primarily supporting Sun Life Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Group businesses (including group retirement services and group benefits) and Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s Client Experience Office. There will also be an opportunity to learn and cross-train in other aspects of Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s businesses, including Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s Retail Advice & Solutions business. The successful candidate will have an initial focus on group retirement services and a keen interest in supporting Sun Life Canada on a variety of national initiatives.

What will you do?

• provide proactive, timely and effective legal support and advice to business partners, management and client-facing and administrative teams across Canada on a broad range of matters with an initial focus on group retirement services;
• Provide legal advice on pension de-risking, benefit administration, plan design, new product development, and marketing materials;
• advise on new legislation and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry in Quebec and nationally;
• advise business partners on new product development related initiatives;
• draft, review, and advise on a variety of contractual arrangements, policies, and related forms;
• support business development teams in calls and negotiations;
• support and advise Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s Government & Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, and Risk teams.

What do you need to succeed?

• a member in good standing with the Barreau du Qu\xc3\xa9bec with ideally at least 3 years of private practice and/or in-house experience;
• good knowledge of group retirement services;
• enthusiastic about supporting Sun Life Canada in a variety of initiatives;
• bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada;
• adaptable to changing workloads, areas of work, and business demands;
• provide advice in a simple and practical manner;
• proactive and a self-starter with an ability to handle a high volume of work and take a risk-based approach to prioritize work;
• able to engage and influence others;
• able to demonstrate resilience and self-awareness; and
• able to collaborate, gain trust of business partners, and explain complex topics using simple language and clear language.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 111,100/111 100 - 177,800/177 800

Job Category: Legal

Posting End Date: 10/09/2023

Sun Life Financial