Who Are We?

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Target Openings

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What Is the Opportunity?

Provides cost-effective, high-quality legal advice and translation services while representing Travelers and internal clients. Working under minimal supervision the employee is responsible for providing quality, accurate and timely legal advice and legal translations (from English to French) to meet business needs. This position will report to the Senior Counsel, Bond & Specialty Insurance.

What Will You Do?

Provide legal advice to business clients on applicable laws, statutes, regulations or court decisions in Quebec.
In conjunction with internal compliance partners, provide local oversight for compliance with Quebec laws.
Proactively identify and communicate risk to internal customers and provide recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
Anticipate, develop, negotiate, implement and manage innovative solutions to legal problems.
Build and maintain strong internal client relationships in the Montreal office and beyond; hold frequent, independent contact with internal clients.
Prepare legal documents, correspondence and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company and/or its insureds.
Maintain awareness of judicial climate, current case law decisions, general trends and emerging issues in Quebec; and educate colleagues and clients accordingly.
Support local business units in developing and deploying product initiatives in the Quebec market and providing Quebec specific coverage advice as required.
Translate technical, complex or sensitive text into French in accordance with Quebec's French Language Charter and industry standards, as assigned.
Revise, review and edit translations, providing final approval, as well as support and guidance to staff for the drafting of texts.Adapt to changes in deadlines and translation/editing processes. Generate and implements ideas for process improvements.
Communicate in a timely manner if deadlines will be difficult to meet.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

Minimum of seven years' experience of relevant insurance and litigation experience.
Substantial technical knowledge of legal environment, in particular the regulatory and litigation environment of Quebec.
Strong knowledge of property/casualty business, coverage, products and services.
Advanced and persuasive written, oral and presentation skills in English and in French.
Ability to clearly demonstrate a sense of urgency and bias for action.
Ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team.
Ability to forge strong working relationships at senior levels.
Ability to effectively articulate legal issues to team members, clients, management and external parties.

What is a Must Have?

Juris Doctorate degree.
Admitted to the Bar of Quebec.
Minimum 7 years of legal, technical and administrative translation experience.
Bilingual French/English.

What Is in It for You?

Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan ("DPSP"). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off ("PTO") annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

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