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In-House Legal Counsel - Insurance Defence (Specialty Lines)

Remote: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
Mississauga (CA), Toronto (CA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, 5+ years of insurance litigation experience, Expertise in drafting pleadings and trial processes, Superior organizational skills for case management, Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key responsabilities:

  • Handle specialty lines work focusing on various practice areas
  • Build effective client relationships and represent clients at court levels
  • Conduct mediations, discoveries, and trials
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Job description

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.  

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

In-House Legal Counsel - Insurance Defence (Specialty Lines)

We’re looking for Legal Counsel - Insurance Defence (Specialty Lines) to join our growing team!

Intact Insurance Company has a team of over 285 litigators in 12 locations across Canada, including 5 Ontario cities. Intact is seeking dynamic litigators with specialty lines experience. If you pride yourself on being a skilled litigator, who has appeared at all court levels in Ontario, then Intact Insurance is looking for you!

We are looking for lawyers with 5+ years of insurance litigation experience, in any of the following practice areas:

  • Professional Negligence; 

  • Error and Omissions;

  • Director and Officer Liability;

  • Employment and Human Rights; 

  • Property;

  • Construction; 

  • Class Action; or

  • Abuse Claims

Your Skills

  • Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. 

  • Have 5+ years handling specialty lines work in any of the above practice areas.  

  • Have expertise in drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, mediations, and trials. 

  • Have superior organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple case files simultaneously.

  • Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.

  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with research and negotiation experience.

  • Analytical skills, ability to work independently, and solid communication skills.

  • Set high standards, be an agent of change, adaptive, with a strong drive to outperform.

Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team: 

  • An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work 

  • Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career

  • Flexibility hybrid work environment

  • A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success

  • An extensive, flexible benefits package

  • An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased

  • A casual ‘dress for your day’ culture that encourages you to be yourself

  • A $600 annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Intact, our values guide everything that we do.  We celebrate our differences and appreciate our similarities.  That’s why we are committed to building an inclusive and inspiring environment for all employees.  If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to provide.

Background Checks

As an employer and publicly traded financial services company, the best interests of our customers, employees and shareholders are important to us.  We want Intact to be a great place to work!  This means that you’ll be asked to consent to background checks so we can learn more about you. Please note that for positions with access to financial data or funds, your credit must be in good standing.

Internal Candidates

For internal candidates, you can apply for a posted position if you have been in your current position for at least 12 months and are performing at a satisfactory level. Please note we may have identified other internal candidates through our Employee Development Program, and that the selection process may also be opened to external applicants.

Eligibility

It’s important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made.  You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time.

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

  • An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

  • Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Insurance
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Other Skills

  • Research
  • Social Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Skills
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Organizational Skills

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