Director, Legal Affairs (Investment, Financing & Public Disclosure)

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

188,500 - 230,300

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

20%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

Intact is seeking a Director, Legal Affairs (Investment, Financing & Public Disclosure) to play a pivotal role in its Corporate Legal Department. You will lead a team of lawyersand other legal professionals supporting Intact’s investment activities, financing initiatives, and public-company continuous disclosure.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Legal Affairs, you will be a trusted advisor and thought partner to business leaders - called upon not only for legal expertise but also for pragmatic, commercial insight to help deliver strategic outcomes.

Here are a few ways you’ll make a difference

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic legal support to Intact Investment Management (Intact’s asset management arm) on its investment activities and transactions (acquisitions/dispositions, fund subscriptions, trading arrangements, etc.)

• Oversee adviceon securities regulation and compliance impacting the activities of registrants, portfolio managers and reporting issuers; maintain a proactive regulatory watch and translate developments into practical guidance.

• Provide lead legal support on financing and other treasury-related transactions and activities.

• Own and oversee continuous public disclosure obligations (including ESG).

• Identify and assess legal, strategic and reputational risk, distill the “so what” for Intact, and develop pragmatic solutions aligned with business priorities.

Leadership and business impact

• Lead, inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals, providing regular feedback, coaching, and clear priorities.

• Ensure consistent standards of excellence in service, responsiveness, risk management and execution quality.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making through clear, business-focused advice.

• Act as the project owner for select material initiatives, requiring strong project management (not only legal) to coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders and deliver results.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor and admission to the Bar of Québec, Ontario, or another Canadian province

• A blend of legal and leadership experience, with likely 10+ years of relevant legal experience in increasingly senior roles, gained in a law firm and/or in-house environment.

• Experience in investment management, corporate/securities law and public-company disclosure obligations.

• Proven people leadership experience, including developing and engaging teams of legal professionals; ability to build a collaborative, high-accountability culture.

• Strong judgement and the ability to analyze legal, strategic and business risk, communicate clear recommendations, and drive execution.

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with comfort operating in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated alignment with Intact’s Leadership Success Factors:

• Bilingual (French/English) required, given regular interaction with colleagues across Canada and internationally.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.