Associate Lawyer

W3Global

Guelph

Hybrid

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Work from home

Job summary

W3Global in Guelph, ON, is seeking an Associate Lawyer to manage an active caseload of insurance coverage disputes. This high-autonomy role lets you run your own files, maintain client relationships, and make decisions independently within a boutique firm focused on homeowners' claims.

Join a growing team that values practical solutions, collaboration with paralegals and leadership, and the opportunity to shape precedent in a developing area of law. Hybrid work with Fridays remote.

Qualifications

2-5 years post-call (required)
At least 2 years of insurance-related experience (required); property insurance and coverage disputes preferred
Litigation experience (an asset)
JD and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Ability to work from our Guelph, ON office (hybrid, Fridays remote)

Responsibilities

Take files from intake to resolution via negotiation, appraisal, mediation, or other dispute processes
Assist clients recovering after residential or commercial losses
Draft and review coverage opinions, demand letters, and settlement materials
Represent clients through ADR processes
Collaborate with team while owning outcomes on your files

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Contracts interpretation

Independent judgment

Written and verbal communication

Client relationship management

Ambition to tackle novel issues

Discretion under pressure

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

JD - Law Society of Ontario

Tools

AI tools in workflow

Job description

Associate Lawyer: Insurance Coverage

Guelph, ON (Hybrid)

Full-Time, Permanent

Targeting a Fall 2026 Start

We are the 3rd fastest growing law firm in Canada. We are a boutique firm serving families across the country, focused on making home insurance claims easier for individuals and families who have suffered a residential loss, most often after devastating fires or floods. We act exclusively for policyholders.

We are seeking an Associate Lawyer to take carriage of an active caseload of insurance coverage disputes. This is a high-autonomy role: after an initial ramp-up period, you will run your own files, maintain direct client relationships, and exercise real decision-making authority. We are not a traditional firm, and we are looking for someone who wants the responsibility that comes with that.

What You'll Be Doing

Taking carriage of files from intake through resolution, by negotiation, appraisal, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes

Working directly with clients to help them recover after a residential or commercial loss

Drafting and reviewing coverage opinions, demand letters, settlement materials, and correspondence

Representing clients through alternative dispute resolution processes

Collaborating with associates, paralegals, and firm leadership, while owning the outcomes on your own files

What We're Looking For

Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex contracts and insurance policies

Hands-on experience with property insurance claims and coverage disputes

Sound, independent judgment: you are comfortable making calls without a partner down the hall

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A personable, practical approach and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients who are often going through the hardest period of their lives

Ambition, and an eagerness to tackle novel legal issues with creative solutions

Discretion, composure, and professionalism under pressure

Familiarity with leveraging AI tools in your workflow

Where This Role Goes

We are growing quickly, and this role is built to grow with the firm. The successful candidate will have a clear path to a senior associate position and, over time, practice leadership, with direct mentorship from the firm's founder along the way. Advancement here is tied to the responsibility you take on and the results you deliver for clients, and because we practice in a developing area of law, you will be shaping precedent and practice rather than following someone else's playbook.

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