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One of Atlantic Canada’s largest law firms, Cox & Palmer provides a complete range of legal services to its valued clients through its offices in Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. A law firm built on partnership with its clients, its professionals and staff, Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top ranked law firm with the knowledge and experience clients can rely on for solid and strategic legal solutions. Now, Cox & Palmer is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to play a key leadership role in its St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador office in its continued pursuit of excellence in client service and steady firm growth.       Reporting to the Management Committee of the St. John’s office and working closely with the Managing Partner, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic plan while overseeing the administration, finance, marketing, human resources, technology, facilities, and all other operations of the Newfoundland & Labrador office. With strong leadership skills and visionary thinking, the COO will steward change, innovation and effective communications. You will work collaboratively to develop and implement business plans which detail the strategic goals and objectives of the firm, as well as marketing strategies, operating budgets, cost controls, performance measurements, administrative and human resources policies, risk management policies, priorities and procedures. The COO will consistently anticipate and plan for the firm’s evolving needs and ensure that an effective and efficient organizational structure is in place. You will guide, coach and develop the support team and add exceptional people as required.       As the ideal candidate, you have most likely excelled in a professional services firm or in a corporate services leadership role. A cross functional business and financial leader, you have deep experience supporting the core business and its objectives with forward thinking and efficient operational practices. You innately understand how to enable a business to thrive through sound financial, operational and technical management. With a proven reputation as an exceptional business advisor and for delivering results, you have the depth of experience, drive, integrity and the energy to serve a growing partnership and make it even better. Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network and Pride at Work Canada.   If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Beverley Evans, Jeff Forbes, or Erica Armstrong at 902.421.2009 or apply online at http://www.kbrs.ca/Careers/11794.

Job description Company Profile   Job Description Legal Counsel   Johnson is one of Canada's leading Personal Insurance and Benefits organizations, with a team of approximately 1500 employees across Canada working throughout more than 70 locations from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia. We are committed to providing industry leading products and services and to building and maintaining strong customer relationships, leading us to be globally recognized for our service to our customers. We have exciting career opportunities for highly motivated and driven individuals. Embark on a rewarding career by joining our award-winning team! Johnson Inc. is the managing agent for Unifund Assurance Company.   The Johnson Group of Companies includes life, accident & sickness, general insurance agency, brokerage, group benefits administration and consulting operations and a home and auto insurer. Johnson is part of the worldwide RSA insurance group, based in the UK.   Position Overview   In order to meet its current legal and regulatory requirements, Johnson / RSA Canada is seeking a strong corporate lawyer to join its in-house legal team on a full-time basis.   Who you are   Your enthusiasm is infectious. You challenge the status quo. You find solutions to problems. You go the extra mile to exceed customers’ expectations. You get things done the right way. You represent our brand with passion and pride. You are a team player. You have fun and you make work fun for those working around you.   What you will achieve in this role   You will provide legal services and advice in areas of corporate and commercial law (including for example, advertising, privacy, intellectual property, contract drafting and negotiation etc.) and insurance law and regulation (insurer and broker). You will support the Canadian Corporate Secretarial function and provide ongoing support for Board meetings. While the focus will be in these areas, the successful candidate will need to be capable of dealing with all areas of general business law to support the growth, digitization and general operations of the business. The role does not involve any insurance claims litigation but may involve some non-insurance claims litigation management.   You will support the development of the internal Legal function and capabilities, in line with business strategy and/or changes in the external market, law, regulation or best practice, and including providing seminars or other forms of training to other functions across the business.   What you bring to this role     Law degree from a recognized law school, qualified to practice law by a provincial bar association in Canada 3+ years’ experience in corporate law, preferably from a mid-size or large national law firm Strong organizational skills, the ability to work efficiently, and to communicate effectively with both legal and business colleagues is essential Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with corporate and insurance law and regulation in Canada and the related OSFI guidelines is considered an asset An ability to work in French would be an asset   Other Information     Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this ad, and otherwise in any recruitment process with RSA or its affiliated companies (the “Company”) such personal information may be retained and used for a period of one (1) year from the date of this application, for the purpose of consideration for employment opportunities which may arise during that time period, unless an applicant notifies the Company to the contrary.We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We invite you to learn more about us at our Career Site, www.rsagroup.ca, where you can apply on line. RSA group of Companies is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities, members of the LGBT community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.RSA group of Companies will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email AODA@RSAGROUP.CA or call us at toll free 1 (800)-855-0511. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.   LinkedIn code   Skills   Financial Services Insurance Legal advice and counsel Legal Litigation mediation Multi tasking Relationship Building/ Management   #LI-RS1