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building near the National Assembly.
Last year, it took over two floors in a
brand new building in the city’s Sainte-Foy district, which managing partner
Carl Tremblay says is quickly becoming
Quebec City’s new business centre.
Known as the Norton Rose Tower, the
building is closer to major highways, the
city’s airport, and the Pierre Laporte
Bridge. Because the office is more accessible, Tremblay says, the firm’s lawyers are
spending less time in their cars and more
time meeting with clients.
The office is designed by Quebec City-
based LemayMichaud Architecture
with Norton Rose’s desire to create an
inviting atmosphere for clients. The new
office features significantly more meet-
ing area for clients, and the firm even
donates the space after hours to local
non-profit groups. “The perception and
the experience of the clients are import-
ant in hotels,” he observes, “and the effi-
ciency of the space is also important.”
While efficiency is critical, Tremblay
says, office design for law firms is sig-
nificantly shaped by clients’ percep-
tions and expectations. In Quebec City,
for example, Norton Rose strived to
make the office welcoming and profes-
sional, but not overly opulent. “Design
is the expression of what you want to
do and what you want to project as a
law firm,” he says. “But, at the end of
the day, you have to be very aware of
what your market needs and what it’s
ready to accept.” n
PHOTO BY KEN WAN / ARC — ARCHI TECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Many firms are redesigning their office to create a more comfortable working environment, such as
this board room and multi-purpose meeting area at Calgary’s Heenan Blaikie.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Gerry and Stephen are both Fellows of the American College
of Trial Lawyers and have been ranked “Highly Recommended”
by Lexpert Magazine fifteen times. Stephen is also a recipient
of the Law Society Medal and the editor of the Advocates’
Journal. Both have taught and written extensively on family
law and have acted as counsel in many leading family law cases.
The entire team at McCarthy Tétrault wishes to thank Gerry and
Stephen for their years of outstanding service and dedication
to our clients and firm. Not only has it been a privilege to work
with Gerry and Stephen, it has also been a lot of fun.
We wish them well in their new home.
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ACE Canada® is a subsidiary of the ACE Group headed by ACE
Limited (NYSE: ACE). The ACE Group is one of the world’s largest
providers of commercial property and casualty insurance and
reinsurance, with $83 billion in assets and more than $19 billion of
gross written premium in 2010.
Assistant General Counsel
The purpose of this position is to provide legal and regulatory counsel to two ACE Canada
business divisions: Combined and ACE INA Life Insurance to assist them in complying with
applicable legal, regulatory and internal requirements. Duties include: monitor, identify, and
provide legal counsel relating to regulatory and legal developments relevant to Combined
and ACE INA Life Insurance through research, review of publications, participation in industry associations, contact with regulators and liaison with outside counsel; conduct necessary research, including assessing the impact of regulatory developments, on Combined
and ACE INA Life Insurance and their existing policies and procedures. Requirements include: a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Five to ten years
of legal experience reflecting a record of accomplishment; self-directed creative and strategic
thinker who is both collaborative and decisive, uses sound judgment, exhibits a high degree
of professionalism, establishes priorities, adheres to deadlines, works independently, and
motivates others. To view the posting in its entirety, please visit our website at www.ace-ina-canada.com. Please submit your resume in confidence to: Dayle Hawkins; Fax: (416)
368-9825; Email: dayle.hawkins@acegroup.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered will be contacted.
ACE Canada® is a subsidiary of the ACE Group headed by ACE
Limited (NYSE: ACE). The ACE Group is one of the world’s largest
providers of commercial property and casualty insurance and
reinsurance, with $83 billion in assets and more than $19 billion of
gross written premium in 2010.
Compliance Counsel
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating ACE’s compliance program. Duties include: responsibility to maintain the Legislative Compliance Management System
(LCMS) for all affiliated companies as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the system;
maintain and monitor all privacy issues, complaint handling and protocols, anti-terrorism
and anti-money laundering issues; including all required reporting; review new and existing
applicable regulatory requirements and changes to regulatory environment to ensure compliance procedures are current; act as a liaison with internal and external legal staff to resolve complex legal/compliance issues. Requirements include: a member in good standing
of the Law Society of Upper Canada; advanced ability to gather, research, and analyze complaint information and generate reports; ability to work effectively with a wide range of con-stituencies in a diverse community; minimum of five years of experience in compliance in
the insurance/financial services industry with an emphasis on regulatory compliance; specific knowledge of federal and provincial insurance acts, governing statutes, insurance regulations and OSFI guidelines. To view the posting in its entirety, please visit our website
at www.ace-ina-canada.com. Please submit your resume in confidence to: Dayle Hawkins;
Fax: (416) 368-9825; Email: dayle.hawkins@acegroup.com.
