Bilingual Legal Analyst supporting various legal functions within the Sun Life Canada legal team. Collaborating with colleagues to deliver insights and assist on regulatory tasks across the financial services sector.
Responsibilities
Support a variety of legal functions providing day-to-day support for lawyers on the Sun Life Canada legal team
Research and summarize relevant legislation, case law, regulatory requirements and law firm publications impacting the financial services industry
Provide proactive, timely and effective support to lawyers
Manage information in designated repositories in SharePoint, OneDrive, Imanage etc.
Provide support and advice on digital and data influenced initiatives
Review and edit a variety of contractual arrangements
Create templates for use by legal team and business
Assess and implement new ways the legal analyst role can help the day-to-day work of lawyers
Participate in and support team projects
Requirements
A university degree preferably in a legal curriculum, librarian, paralegal or equivalent
Ideally at least 2-4 years experience in financial services
Knowledge of Sun Life products and services, the regulatory environment and emerging issues impacting the business
Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide support to the lawyers
Interested in learning complex and nuanced areas of laws relevant to the insurance, pensions, securities and financial services industry across Canada
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Excellent proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, AI tools
Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide
Benefits
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Inclusive and respectful environment
Recognition as a Best Workplace in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
Certification for prioritizing employee well-being and positive work culture
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