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WHAT WE OFFER:

• Great learning and growth opportunities
• Hybrid remote work flexibility
• A competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits Package
• RRSP Matching Program
• Professional Development Courses & Designations
• 100% tuition re-imbursement for business relevant courses and training
• Flexible paid time off

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an important member of the Navacord’ s four-person Corporate Legal team, you will be responsible for managing the enterprise’s Corporate Secretariat function and supporting broker partners licensing activities and other Navacord strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Corporate Secretariat

• Manage and provide comprehensive support of/on Navacord’s Corporate Secretariat function in respect of Navacord Corp. (“Navacord”) and all other Navacord subsidiaries (wholly owned and non-wholly owned), liaising where required with non-legal resources within subsidiaries involved in legal entity maintenance. Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining corporate records of Navacord and its subsidiaries and ensuring Navacord and its subsidiaries are registered to do business and in good standing in all jurisdictions in which it/they operate and that the corporate records are complete and up to date;
• Drafting and obtaining signatures on corporate resolutions for specific transactions/projects (internal or external) and support (e.g. Drafting, reviewing, obtaining signatures, etc.) of other corporate documentation relating to such transactions;
• Maintaining, with input of Navacord Board Chair, rolling calendar/work plans for the Navacord Board of Directors;
• Preparing and circulating Board of Directors’ consent resolutions as required, and drafting proposed resolutions for Board meetings;
• Providing support on all internal legal entity reorganizations;
• Managing legal aspects of grants of stock options and share subscription rights under Navacord’s MIP and ESPP, respectively, including preparing and circulating for signature related documentation.
• Manage legal aspects of share issuances in respect of vested options/subscription rights
• Manage legal aspects of buy-backs of Navacord shares;
• Maintaining up to date legal entity organization charts and shareholder / optionholder / subscription right holder database;
• Assisting in the preparation of Navacord Board materials such as agendas and minutes and circulating materials to the Navacord Board members using agreed means and methods, as requested by the Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO;
• Attending Navacord Board and shareholder meetings and act as recording secretary;
• Assisting in the preparation of board materials such as agendas and minutes for non-wholly owned subsidiaries and circulating materials to the subsidiary board members using agreed means and methods, as requested by the Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO;
• Attending board and shareholder meetings of non-wholly owned subsidiaries and act as recording secretary:
• Assisting in the preparation of board materials such as agendas and minutes for non-wholly owned subsidiaries and circulating materials to the subsidiary board members using agreed means and methods, as requested by the Executive Chairman, CEO and CFO
• Work with General Counsel to develop/maintain Company corporate governance materials, including rolling calendar, mandates/policies, etc., and maintain records of same;
• Respond to general inquiries from the business relating to legal entities and provide any information requested/required;
• Support audits (financial, tax, internal, MDP) by providing corporate information required in connection with audit related activities;
• Oversee external legal resources in connection with the furtherance of the above, as required.

B. Regulatory

• Interface with, and provide support to, resources within subsidiaries in connection with internal reorganizations with regulatory impacts and in connection licensing activities more generally, including, by providing relevant informational support and more generally.
• Develop and maintain regulatory portal / database and associated materials for use by subsidiary resources on regulatory related matters.
• Oversee external legal resources in connection with the furtherance of the above, as required.

C*. M&A*

• In addition to transaction related corporate secretarial related work (see above):
• Oversee and support integration of acquired companies into corporate secretarial model.
• Oversee and support the obtaining of requisite internal approvals

D*. Corporate Finance*

• Support corporate finance initiative due diligence and other related matters, including, on corporate entity related aspects
• Support external counsel on the joinder of acquired companies to all secured lending facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law clerk designation from a recognized institute;
• >7 years of related work experience with experience providing comprehensive oversight of private company corporate secretarial functions required;
• Insurance and/or benefits industry experience, including in the areas of brokerage licensing, preferred and beneficial as is experience working in the corporate HQ of a growth oriented entrepreneurial enterprise;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently, as well as in team situations, while multi-tasking in diverse legal areas;
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, interface effectively with a broad array of internal client groups, functional support resources (corporate and local broker partner), external counsel, regulators and suppliers;
• Strong organizational, and drafting skills, including a rapid, problem-solving mindset.

Navacord is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

About Navacord

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.navacord.com