Build the future with us
Are you interested in contributing to innovative solutions in an ever-evolving industry? Join the legal team supporting Dealer Services and help develop and distribute insurance products, warranties, and other solutions for the automotive industry across Canada.
As Legal Counsel, you will work at the intersection of business, regulatory, and product development matters. You will collaborate with business partners and multidisciplinary experts to provide practical, clear, and business-focused legal advice.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to partners across various business areas;
- Conduct legal and regulatory analyses, particularly in insurance and consumer protection, and provide clear, practical recommendations aligned with business needs;
- Support the implementation of legislative and regulatory changes;
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements;
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of products and services, particularly insurance products and warranties;
- Collaborate with business and multidisciplinary teams, as well as Compliance and Risk Management;
- Actively participate in working groups and industry committees;
- Contribute to continuous improvement and organizational transformation initiatives.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a university degree in law and is a member of the Barreau du Québec;
- Has five or more years of relevant legal experience;
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and the ability to turn complex legal matters into practical solutions;
- Shows intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and sound judgment;
- Has excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly;
- Takes a collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, evolving environment;
- Ideally has experience in commercial and contract law, as well as knowledge of insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry;
- Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role requires frequent oral and written communication with the Dealer Services network across Canada and collaboration with unilingual English-speaking colleagues primarily located in Western Canada.
Why you’ll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- AI is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Competitive Benefits
- Flexible group insurance plans;
- Competitive retirement savings plan;
- Employee share purchase plan;
- Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
- Telemedicine services;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Ergonomic furniture program;
- Performance bonus;
- Discounts on iA products;
- And much more!
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Location(s)Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue
Company
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date2026-10-28Company OverviewiA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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