Top Benefits
About the role
We’re Sagen
Sagen is Canada’s leading private mortgage insurance company making home ownership more accessible to first time homebuyers. For the past 30 years we have been focused on being the most trusted partner for lenders and brokers.
Our expertise in superior customer service, thought leadership, and industry knowledge has allowed us to be a driving force for our most important stakeholder, our valued customers. Our best-in-class team across the country work tirelessly to make every deal the most important deal. We are 100% Canadian-owned and believe in helping all Canadians achieve their dream of homeownership.
Sagen’s collaborative culture inspires our people to be authentic and curious while pursuing excellence in what they do.
Ready to Make an Impact
Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and supporting three internal lawyers, the Corporate Law Clerk plays a key role on the Legal team as well as provides compliance and legal support across the business as well as to the Board of Directors.
Here is where you will be focusing to ensure your success.
Board of Directors
- Responsible for board and shareholders meeting preparation and scheduling and other corporate governance matters to ensure board materials are compiled and made available to the Board of Directors in a timely manner.
- Collaborate within the Legal team to draft governance documents (minutes, resolutions, meeting material) as well as manage Diligent Board Books.
General Corporate Work
- Maintain the minutes books for all corporate entities.
- Facilitates legal’s response to both internal and external audit requests providing the supporting documentation and ensuring all questions, comments, and findings are addressed.
- Maintenance of external system (Venue) to ensure all contracts, polices and minutes are available online for external review and due diligence exercises.
- Maintain a repository of corporate policies and committee mandates ensuring documents are circulated for review by key stakeholders as necessary and version control is maintained.
- Responsible for drafting all new lenders’ onboarding materials in collaboration with Sales (NDAs, master policies, ECEs, etc.) and updating existing material agreements.
- Responsible for vendor management of legal suppliers including contract management and processing of related payments.
- Responsible for posting quarterly regulatory filings to the sagen.ca investor website and coordinating with the wire services the issuing of news releases.
Regulatory
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of Sagen regulatory filings (e.g. OSFI, AMF, FCAC, TSX, SEDI, IIROC, and all provincial filings).
- Responsible for the Regulatory Compliance Management System, ensuring ongoing maintenance to keep system up to date.
- Provide general assistance to the Legal team.
- Involved in a variety of compliance related activities, including but not limited to creating the quarterly compliance report.
What we are looking for.
- Post secondary education as a Paralegal and or Legal Assistant or related work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable corporate experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Knowledge of the Corporate and Insurance regulatory requirements an asset.
- Experience administering Board Portal platform (Diligent) is considered an asset.
- A dedicated team player with the ability to excel in a dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Results driven and detail oriented. A self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
#LI-Hybrid
This position requires work from our Oakville office but offers a flexible hybrid work model that allows employees to work remotely from their home office.
What's In It for you!
At Sagen we understand that your health and financial well-being are equally important and offer a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, medical and dental benefits, company funded pension plan, matching RRSP, TFSA and/or Non-registered Savings Plans, work from anywhere days, and an environment that creates a sense of belonging to inspire you to be your very best.
Ready to join Sagen
At Sagen, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, as evidenced by our partnerships with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) and Black Mentorship Inc. We strive to create a sense of belonging where all employees, from every background and ability, are welcomed, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Throughout the selection and hiring process, we encourage candidates to request accommodation to meet their individual needs.
Not the right fit? Search for Law Clerk jobs in Oakville, ON
About Sagen
Sagen, formerly known as Genworth Canada, is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. The Company provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. Sagen differentiates itself through superior customer service, a robust risk management framework and innovative processing technology. For more than two decades, Sagen has supported the housing market by providing thought leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system. Sagen is a trademark owned by Sagen MI Canada Inc.
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Top Benefits
About the role
We’re Sagen
Sagen is Canada’s leading private mortgage insurance company making home ownership more accessible to first time homebuyers. For the past 30 years we have been focused on being the most trusted partner for lenders and brokers.
Our expertise in superior customer service, thought leadership, and industry knowledge has allowed us to be a driving force for our most important stakeholder, our valued customers. Our best-in-class team across the country work tirelessly to make every deal the most important deal. We are 100% Canadian-owned and believe in helping all Canadians achieve their dream of homeownership.
Sagen’s collaborative culture inspires our people to be authentic and curious while pursuing excellence in what they do.
Ready to Make an Impact
Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and supporting three internal lawyers, the Corporate Law Clerk plays a key role on the Legal team as well as provides compliance and legal support across the business as well as to the Board of Directors.
Here is where you will be focusing to ensure your success.
Board of Directors
- Responsible for board and shareholders meeting preparation and scheduling and other corporate governance matters to ensure board materials are compiled and made available to the Board of Directors in a timely manner.
- Collaborate within the Legal team to draft governance documents (minutes, resolutions, meeting material) as well as manage Diligent Board Books.
General Corporate Work
- Maintain the minutes books for all corporate entities.
- Facilitates legal’s response to both internal and external audit requests providing the supporting documentation and ensuring all questions, comments, and findings are addressed.
- Maintenance of external system (Venue) to ensure all contracts, polices and minutes are available online for external review and due diligence exercises.
- Maintain a repository of corporate policies and committee mandates ensuring documents are circulated for review by key stakeholders as necessary and version control is maintained.
- Responsible for drafting all new lenders’ onboarding materials in collaboration with Sales (NDAs, master policies, ECEs, etc.) and updating existing material agreements.
- Responsible for vendor management of legal suppliers including contract management and processing of related payments.
- Responsible for posting quarterly regulatory filings to the sagen.ca investor website and coordinating with the wire services the issuing of news releases.
Regulatory
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of Sagen regulatory filings (e.g. OSFI, AMF, FCAC, TSX, SEDI, IIROC, and all provincial filings).
- Responsible for the Regulatory Compliance Management System, ensuring ongoing maintenance to keep system up to date.
- Provide general assistance to the Legal team.
- Involved in a variety of compliance related activities, including but not limited to creating the quarterly compliance report.
What we are looking for.
- Post secondary education as a Paralegal and or Legal Assistant or related work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable corporate experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Knowledge of the Corporate and Insurance regulatory requirements an asset.
- Experience administering Board Portal platform (Diligent) is considered an asset.
- A dedicated team player with the ability to excel in a dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Results driven and detail oriented. A self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
#LI-Hybrid
This position requires work from our Oakville office but offers a flexible hybrid work model that allows employees to work remotely from their home office.
What's In It for you!
At Sagen we understand that your health and financial well-being are equally important and offer a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, medical and dental benefits, company funded pension plan, matching RRSP, TFSA and/or Non-registered Savings Plans, work from anywhere days, and an environment that creates a sense of belonging to inspire you to be your very best.
Ready to join Sagen
At Sagen, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, as evidenced by our partnerships with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) and Black Mentorship Inc. We strive to create a sense of belonging where all employees, from every background and ability, are welcomed, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Throughout the selection and hiring process, we encourage candidates to request accommodation to meet their individual needs.
Not the right fit? Search for Law Clerk jobs in Oakville, ON
About Sagen
Sagen, formerly known as Genworth Canada, is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. The Company provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. Sagen differentiates itself through superior customer service, a robust risk management framework and innovative processing technology. For more than two decades, Sagen has supported the housing market by providing thought leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system. Sagen is a trademark owned by Sagen MI Canada Inc.