AVP, Corporate Counsel

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

Ready to make a real impact? As Assistant Vice President, Corporate Counsel , you’ll play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, partnering with senior leaders to shape the future of our business. This is your chance to work alongside a high-performing legal team, tackle complex challenges, and deliver innovative solutions that drive success.

In this senior position, you’ll act as a strategic legal partner to the Canadian business actively shaping initiatives that enable the organization to achieve its priorities and objectives. You will provide expert legal guidance while anticipating and managing risks across a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters. This role goes beyond advising and involves collaborating with business leaders to design and implement solutions that support growth, innovation and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Does this sound like your next big move? Keep reading!

What you’ll do :

• Deliver high-quality legal advice and services across business activities and corporate / commercial matters.
• Driving a culture of growth, collaboration and engagement within the legal team.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring timely escalation when needed.
• Be part of the team that helps to manage external counsel relationships to maintain quality and cost efficiency.
• Stay ahead of legal developments and share insights with business leaders.
• Partner with the corporate legal team to develop and apply best practices that enhance efficiency and foster ongoing improvement.

What you’ll bring :

What makes you stand out :

What you’ll get :

We’ll support your professional development education.

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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