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Director, Legal & Associate General Counsel
Position: Not specified
Start: As soon as possible
End: Not specified
Location: Vancouver (North Hastings-Sunrise), Canada
Method of collaboration: Project only
Hourly rate: Not specified
Latest update: May 22, 2024
Task description and requirements
Organization:
LGM Financial Services Inc. (LGM) is a top-ranked Canadian company, known for its rapid growth and excellence in the automotive industry. LGM provides warranty, finance, and insurance services to Canadian car dealerships, partnering with brands like BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, and Mitsubishi Motors.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the EVP, Legal, the Director, Legal & General Counsel will manage the legal and compliance team, offering strategic legal advice to the executive team and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the legal and compliance team.
- Provide strategic legal advice to the Board and Executive team.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
- Manage relationships with insurer legal and compliance teams.
- Oversee legal, compliance, and reporting tasks.
- Negotiate with OEMs and insurers.
- Develop and implement legal strategies for regulatory and privacy changes.
- Guide cross-functional teams on legal and compliance matters.
- Oversee corporate insurance and staff licensing.
- Handle regulatory inquiries and public consultations.
- Support employee relations and financing arrangements.
- Manage intellectual property and litigation.
- Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies.
Leadership Competencies:
- Self-Management
- Results Focused
- Effective Communicator
- Empowers and Coaches Others
- Collaboration and Influence
- Builds Teams
- Innovation and Change Leadership
- Strategic Orientation
- Resilience
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
Education:
- LL.B. or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
- General and Life Insurance Licensing valued.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on financial services and insurance law.
- Proven strategic legal advice to senior executives.
- M&A experience is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
Rewards:
- Competitive compensation: $180,000 to $230,000.
- Comprehensive health benefits, Group RRSP, performance bonus, education sponsorship, and vehicle rebate program.
- Hybrid role with in-office days.
Learn more about LGM at lgm.ca. Join us and help build trust and loyalty through service and innovation!
Career Band: P5