3 job(s) at Sun Life Financial

Sun Life Financial Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Jan 30, 2024
Full time
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.   Job Description: Sun Life's Enterprise HR & Employment Legal team is growing!   The team supports Sun Life's HR practitioners and business leaders with a full range of employment-related matters. Some examples include employment disputes, administrative claims and litigation, employment aspects of M&A transactions, oversight of workplace investigations, employment-related agreements, human rights matters, compensation plans (including equity and executive compensation), and pension & benefits staff plan issues.   We are looking for a Counsel level lawyer with 3+ years experience gained either in-house or in private practice advising and acting for sophisticated employers. Knowledge and experience developing equity compensation plans, and benefits and pension plan issues will be considered an asset. This role will report directly to the AVP & Managing Counsel, Enterprise HR & Employment.   Sun Life supports a hybrid work environment. This role can be based at our offices in either Toronto or Waterloo. 2 days each week will be required in the office with the successful candidate choosing whether to work remotely or in the office on the remaining days.   The successful candidate will: be a member in good standing with a provincial law society have 3+ years experience practicing employment law either in-house or in private practice, working with sophisticated employers be able to engage and influence others with confidence. be able to distill complex problems and apply analytical and creative thinking to provide innovative solutions and manage risk be skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts and writing and speaking clearly be familiar with applicable industry and regulatory trends be able to take a risk-based approach to the prioritization of work be able to build relationships across multiple areas of the business   The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.   Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.   Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.   At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.   We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Sun Life Financial Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 13, 2023
Full time
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.     Job Description: This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a lawyer with business acumen and a relentless focus on the client experience.  The successful candidate will join a dynamic legal team supporting Sun Life Canada’s investment and mutual fund dealer businesses.     This role may be based in Toronto or Waterloo under a hybrid work policy, allowing employees the flexibility to work both remotely and in-office.   What will you do?   The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable, highly motivated and self-confident. They will be required to provide proactive, timely and strategic legal support to senior business leaders and their teams relating to Securities and Regulatory matters, as well as related support areas such as Operations, Risk, Compliance and IT on a broad range of matters associated with mutual fund and individual securities distribution along with insurance-based wealth products and solutions.  This role will also involve advising on applicable laws, regulatory reviews and inquiries, policies and procedures, client and estate inquiries, reviewing product and marketing materials, and drafting/negotiating agreements. The successful candidate will also participate in Sun Life’s advocacy initiatives on legal and regulatory developments and changes.   What do you need to succeed?   The successful candidates will be: A member in good standing with a provincial law society in Canada, preferably the Law Society of Ontario with relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal team. Experience in supporting mutual fund and investment dealer businesses.   Extensive knowledge and experience with applicable securities rules and regulations and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization related matters. Enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology to provide legal solutions to our business partners and inform business strategy. Able to engage and influence others with confidence. Familiar with relevant industry and regulatory trends. Able to distill complex problems and apply analytical and creative thinking to provide innovative solutions and manage risk. Skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts and writing and speaking clearly. Able to take a risk-based approach to the prioritization of work. Able to build relationships across multiple areas of the business.   What's in it for you? Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle   The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.    Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.   Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com .   At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.   We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  
Sun Life Financial Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Oct 15, 2023
Full time
Vous êtes unique, comme le sont votre parcours, votre expérience et votre façon de voir les choses. Ici, on vous encourage et on vous motive à donner le meilleur de vous-même, et on vous donne les moyens de le faire. Vous travaillerez avec des collègues dynamiques – experts dans leur domaine – qui sont impatients de partager leurs connaissances avec vous. Vous aurez des gestionnaires inspirants qui vous aideront à développer votre potentiel et à atteindre de nouveaux sommets. Chaque jour, vous aurez de nouvelles occasions de rendre la vie de nos Clients plus radieuse – ils sont au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Découvrez comment vous pouvez faire une différence dans la vie des gens, des familles, des collectivités – ici et partout dans le monde.   Description de poste: En tant qu’avocate ou avocat, vous travaillerez au Québec et offrirez du soutien aux secteurs groupe de la Sun Life Canada (dont les Régimes collectifs de retraite et les Garanties collectives) et au Bureau de l’expérience Client de la Sun Life. Vous aurez aussi la possibilité d’apprendre et de vous former (formation croisée) sur d’autres aspects des divisions de la Sun Life, y compris l’équipe Conseils et solutions de l’Individuelle. Vous vous occuperez principalement des Régimes collectifs de retraite, mais vous aurez à cœur d’aider la Sun Life Canada dans le cadre de diverses initiatives nationales.   Les fonctions Fournir un soutien et des conseils juridiques proactifs, rapides et efficaces aux partenaires d’affaires, aux cadres, aux équipes administratives et aux équipes traitant directement avec les Clients partout au Canada sur un large éventail de sujets, mais principalement sur les régimes collectifs de retraite; Fournir des conseils juridiques en matière de réduction des risques liés aux régimes de retraite, d’administration des garanties, de structure des régimes, de conception de nouveaux produits et de matériel de marketing; Fournir des conseils relatifs aux nouvelles exigences législatives et réglementaires dans le secteur des services financiers, au Québec et à l’échelle nationale; Fournir des conseils aux partenaires d’affaires concernant les initiatives liées au développement de nouveaux produits; Rédiger et réviser un éventail d’ententes contractuelles, de principes directeurs et de formulaires, et donner des conseils connexes; Soutenir les équipes du développement des affaires lors des appels et des négociations; Soutenir et conseiller les équipes Affaires gouvernementales et réglementation, Contrôle de la conformité, et l’équipe de la gestion des risques de la Sun Life.   Les aptitudes pour réussir Être un membre en règle du Barreau du Québec et, idéalement, posséder au moins 3 années d’expérience dans le secteur privé et/ou à l’interne; Bonne connaissance des régimes collectifs de retraite; Bilinguisme (français, anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit) nécessaire en raison des interactions fréquentes avec des collègues ou partenaires internes anglophones et francophones à l’échelle canadienne ou mondiale; Être enthousiaste à l’idée de soutenir la Sun Life Canada dans le cadre de diverses initiatives; Vous adapter aux changements dans les charges de travail, les fonctions et les besoins liés aux affaires; Donner des conseils simples et pratiques; Être proactif et autonome, traiter un volume de travail élevé et adopter une approche fondée sur les risques pour prioriser les tâches; Être capable de motiver et d’influencer les autres; Faire preuve de résilience et d’introspection; Collaborer, gagner la confiance des partenaires d’affaires et expliquer des sujets complexes dans un langage simple et clair.   L’échelle du salaire de base est pour l’emplacement principal du poste affiché. Elle peut varier selon l’emplacement du candidat sélectionné et d’autres facteurs. En plus du salaire de base, les employés admissibles de la Financière Sun Life participent à différents programmes de rémunération incitative, dont le montant octroyé est discrétionnaire et dépend du rendement de l’employé et de la compagnie. Certains postes de vente participent à des programmes de rémunération incitative basés sur les résultats de vente individuels ou de groupe.   Depuis toujours, la diversité et l'intégration sont au cœur des valeurs de la Financière Sun Life. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifié ayant des points de vue variés et des idées créatives est avantageux pour nos clients, pour les collectivités où nous exerçons nos activités, ainsi que pour nous tous, en tant que collègues. Nous accueillons avec enthousiasme les candidatures de personnes compétentes provenant de tous les horizons.   Les personnes handicapées ayant besoin de mesures d'adaptation pour présenter leur candidature et celles qui doivent consulter les offres d'emploi sur un support de substitution peuvent envoyer leur demande par courriel à l'adresse ‘thebrightside@sunlife.com’.   À la Sun Life, nous voulons créer un environnement de travail flexible où nos employés sont outillés pour donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes. Nous offrons plusieurs options de travail flexibles selon les exigences du poste et les besoins individuels. N’hésitez pas à en discuter pendant le processus de sélection.   Nous remercions tous les candidats de l'intérêt manifesté pour ce poste. Nous ne communiquerons qu'avec les personnes qui auront été retenues pour passer une entrevue.