Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12-Month Contract) | Munich Re Canada | Toronto (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $158,500 – $190,500 annually Location: Toronto, Ontario Work Model: Hybrid
About the Opportunity
Munich Re is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer for a 12-month contract. This role supports corporate legal and regulatory compliance functions across reinsurance and insurance operations, working with internal business units and global stakeholders.
The position focuses on advisory work — not litigation — providing practical legal guidance on regulatory, corporate, market conduct, and privacy matters within a sophisticated financial services environment.
Role Responsibilities
Corporate Legal Advisory
Provide practical legal advice across reinsurance, insurance distribution, privacy, and regulatory matters
Draft and review agreements, reinsurance treaties, and internal governance policies
Support internal teams in identifying and managing legal risk
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Help maintain regulatory compliance management frameworks
Monitor compliance activities across departments
Ensure reporting obligations to regulators and internal group stakeholders are satisfied
Recommend updates to policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes
Risk Management Collaboration
Partner with risk and compliance teams to address operational and regulatory risk
Assist leadership in maintaining a strong compliance culture (“tone from the top”)
Track compliance initiatives and report progress to senior leadership
Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Risk colleagues locally and globally
Support corporate governance and internal compliance monitoring activities
Required Qualifications
LL.B. or J.D. degree
Member in good standing with the Ontario bar
Minimum 5 years of legal experience
Experience in regulatory, insurance/reinsurance, corporate, or transactional law
Core Skills
Strong drafting and advisory capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Analytical and problem-solving expertise
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced corporate environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Asset: French language fluency
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to global insurance and reinsurance operations
Collaboration with international legal and compliance teams
Career-building experience within a leading financial services organization
Hybrid workplace flexibility and professional development opportunities
Workplace & Inclusion
This Toronto-based hybrid role offers a collaborative office environment combined with remote flexibility. Munich Re Canada is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
This opportunity is well suited to a mid-level corporate or regulatory lawyer seeking in-house experience in the insurance or reinsurance sector while expanding compliance expertise in a globally recognized organization.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer (12-Month Contract) | Munich Re Canada | Toronto (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $158,500 – $190,500 annually Location: Toronto, Ontario Work Model: Hybrid
About the Opportunity
Munich Re is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer for a 12-month contract. This role supports corporate legal and regulatory compliance functions across reinsurance and insurance operations, working with internal business units and global stakeholders.
The position focuses on advisory work — not litigation — providing practical legal guidance on regulatory, corporate, market conduct, and privacy matters within a sophisticated financial services environment.
Role Responsibilities
Corporate Legal Advisory
Provide practical legal advice across reinsurance, insurance distribution, privacy, and regulatory matters
Draft and review agreements, reinsurance treaties, and internal governance policies
Support internal teams in identifying and managing legal risk
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Help maintain regulatory compliance management frameworks
Monitor compliance activities across departments
Ensure reporting obligations to regulators and internal group stakeholders are satisfied
Recommend updates to policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes
Risk Management Collaboration
Partner with risk and compliance teams to address operational and regulatory risk
Assist leadership in maintaining a strong compliance culture (“tone from the top”)
Track compliance initiatives and report progress to senior leadership
Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Risk colleagues locally and globally
Support corporate governance and internal compliance monitoring activities
Required Qualifications
LL.B. or J.D. degree
Member in good standing with the Ontario bar
Minimum 5 years of legal experience
Experience in regulatory, insurance/reinsurance, corporate, or transactional law
Core Skills
Strong drafting and advisory capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Analytical and problem-solving expertise
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced corporate environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Asset: French language fluency
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to global insurance and reinsurance operations
Collaboration with international legal and compliance teams
Career-building experience within a leading financial services organization
Hybrid workplace flexibility and professional development opportunities
Workplace & Inclusion
This Toronto-based hybrid role offers a collaborative office environment combined with remote flexibility. Munich Re Canada is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
This opportunity is well suited to a mid-level corporate or regulatory lawyer seeking in-house experience in the insurance or reinsurance sector while expanding compliance expertise in a globally recognized organization.
About Gowling WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of the firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
GOWLING WLG HAMILTON
Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a motivated mid-level associate lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Recovery Services group.
The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in litigation and advocacy. Experience in financial services litigation and/or collections litigation would be a benefit. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients.
As part of an international firm, we practice at the highest level; doing the sophisticated work demanded by some of the biggest businesses in Canada. We are trusted advisors, giving advice that is timely, focused and practical. The successful candidate will work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.
If you are a mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Interested candidates should forward their resume, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aug 15, 2025
Full time
About Gowling WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of the firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
GOWLING WLG HAMILTON
Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a motivated mid-level associate lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Recovery Services group.
The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in litigation and advocacy. Experience in financial services litigation and/or collections litigation would be a benefit. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients.
As part of an international firm, we practice at the highest level; doing the sophisticated work demanded by some of the biggest businesses in Canada. We are trusted advisors, giving advice that is timely, focused and practical. The successful candidate will work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.
If you are a mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Interested candidates should forward their resume, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of the firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
GOWLING WLG HAMILTON
Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group and contribute to one of the most disruptive partnerships between research, the law and private industry anywhere in the world.
The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree in engineering sciences such as mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have at least 2-3 years experience as a registered agent drafting and prosecuting patent applications within this subject matter field.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Interested candidates should forward their resumes, in confidence via the career page on our website: https://gowlingwlg.com/en/careers/canada/
Gowling WLG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nov 01, 2024
Full time
ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of the firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
GOWLING WLG HAMILTON
Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group and contribute to one of the most disruptive partnerships between research, the law and private industry anywhere in the world.
The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree in engineering sciences such as mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have at least 2-3 years experience as a registered agent drafting and prosecuting patent applications within this subject matter field.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Interested candidates should forward their resumes, in confidence via the career page on our website: https://gowlingwlg.com/en/careers/canada/
Gowling WLG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.