Senior Counsel and Legal Translation - Remote

Overview

The Senior Counsel and Legal Translation role at Travelers involves providing high-quality legal advice and translation services, focusing on compliance with Quebec laws and supporting internal clients.

In Short

• Provide legal advice on applicable laws and regulations in Quebec.
• Ensure compliance with Quebec laws in collaboration with internal partners.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks for internal clients.
• Translate complex legal texts from English to French.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain awareness of current legal trends in Quebec.
• Support product initiatives in the Quebec market.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients.
• Revise and approve translations, providing guidance to staff.
• Implement process improvements in legal operations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree and admission to the Bar of Quebec.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of property/casualty insurance.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in legal translation.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Technical knowledge of Quebec's legal environment.
• Proven ability to articulate legal issues clearly.

Benefits

• Health insurance from the first day of employment.
• Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually.
• Wellness program with mental health resources.
• Volunteer encouragement and matching gift program.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Recognition for community involvement.
• Comprehensive benefits programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement.