About this Position We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department. Responsibilities and Qualifications Responsibilities: Providing legal advice and conducting research related to life insurance and mutual fund legal/regulatory issues, commercial issues, litigation, employment issues, privacy matters, and such other matters that the Legal Department advises on. Reviewing drafts and negotiating legal obligations under corporate and commercial agreements in line with corporate objectives Providing legal advice and conducting reviews of advertising and promotional material before distribution to the Canadian sales force or the public to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements Providing support to all senior officers for transactional work, analysis of documentation and integration of legislative and regulatory initiatives and changes Assist with Corporate Governance, including the administration / conduct of Board and Committee meetings Drafting policies and mandates Assisting and supporting with the preparation of filings with financial institution regulators, industry associations, government agencies or securities commissions in jurisdictions across Canada Assisting with responses to regulatory audits and corresponding remediation plans Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Appropriate legal designation in Canada (LSO preferred) One to three years’ experience working in financial services; experience with mutual fund manager, dealer or life insurance company preferred Knowledge/experience in legislative and corporate compliance management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and think outside the box, ability to prioritize, strong attention to detail and to work under short timelines Sound understanding of the operation of a financial services organization, excellent business judgment and ability to evaluate the impact of regulatory requirements on the companies’ business model and to find practical solutions to business and regulatory challenges; and Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) This position has a wide range of duties that will be assigned to greater or lesser degree depending upon the skill set, experience and performance of the successful candidate. As such, the above-noted qualifications may evolve or change as the position evolves. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives. Primerica is a leading provider of financial products and services to middle-income families in the United States and Canada. Since 1977, Primerica has provided essential financial services and products that have helped millions of middle-income households protect their families and save for the future. We insure over 5.7 million lives and have over 2.9 million client investment accounts. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Primerica is a Fortune 1000 company with over 3,400 employees located in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees are an integral part of achieving Primerica’s mission in creating more financially independent families and supporting more than 141,000 licensed financial representatives across North America. The Company’s competitive salaries, award-winning benefits packages, and employee recognition programs are just a few of the reasons the average employee tenure is 13 years. Awards and Recognitions Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Workplaces #1 Most Trusted Life Insurance Company by Investor’s Business Daily #3 Most Trusted Financial Company by Investor’s Business Daily Our stock is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PRI.” If you need an accommodation with any part of the application process, please email Recruiting@primerica.com. www.primerica.com PRIMERICA CAREERS Don't see a job that you are interested in? Introduce yourself and submit your resume to our recruiters. We'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
