At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company’s success.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of Legal professionals in our Ottawa or Toronto office.

CORPORATE COUNSEL – OTTAWA / TORONTO

In this position, you will assist with contract drafting and negotiation, policy review, regulatory research, and general legal support across various departments, with a focus on warranty and risk solutions business. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with early in-house or insurance experience to grow within a dynamic and highly specialized environment.

Accountabilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Work collaboratively with business and functional partners to provide practical, risk-based legal advice on a wide range of matters.
• Support legal review of insurance policy wordings, warranty programs, and risk solutions offerings in collaboration with underwriting and product teams.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or guidance on insurance regulations, licensing, and compliance issues across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Assist with the legal review of marketing materials, internal policies, and business initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements related to individual insurance products and insurance distribution and advise on regulatory requirements and developments.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to support contract lifecycle management and documentation processes.
• Contribute to internal knowledge resources and support continuous improvement of legal workflows.

Qualifications:

• 2 – 4 years of relevant legal work experience (law firm or in-house).
• A JD/LLB and a Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• Exposure to insurance, warranty or surety-related matters, specialty lines, or regulatory compliance, is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and providing practical legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in French (written and spoken) is a strong asset.