Associate Senior Counsel, P&C Litigation - Accident Benefits

Co-operators; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial service provider in Ottawa is seeking an Associate Senior Counsel to manage various litigation files in accident benefits and personal injury. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of legal experience, a Law Degree, and strong communication skills. This mid-senior level position offers hybrid working conditions and competitive benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Training and development opportunities

Paid volunteer days

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of insurance defence or personal injury experience.
• Member of the Ontario lawyers' regulatory body.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims litigation from referral to resolution.
• Provide legal advice on various matters.
• Mentor junior counsel and law clerks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Law Degree (LLB, JD or comparable)

Job description

Associate Senior Counsel, P&C Litigation - Accident Benefits

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Company : CGL

Department : P&C Litigation

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time

Work Model : Hybrid

Language : English is required, French is an asset.

Additional Information : This / these role(s) is / are currently vacant.

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As an Associate Senior Counsel, Property & Casualty (P&C) Litigation, you will be responsible for the day-to-day file handling of a variety of moderate to high complexity accident benefits, auto, bodily injury and / or property matters (or a mixture thereof) on behalf of The Co-operators group of companies (The Co-operators) or its insured clients. You will also provide general legal advice, training, guidance and direction to agents, insured clients, and staff of The Co-operators. Further, you will support the Senior Counsel, AVPs and VP, General Counsel, P&C Litigation on higher complexity claims litigation files or projects, as necessary.

How You Will Create Impact

• Commensurate with your experience, successfully handle all aspects of claims litigation from initial referral to resolution.
• Work in collaboration with your Claims colleagues to successfully resolve claims litigation by providing assessments, opinions, legal research and attending case conferences, examinations for discoveries, examinations under oath, mediations, motions, appeals, pre-trials, hearings and trials and other tribunal or Court attendances, as necessary.
• Travel as needed for claims litigation files.
• Assess situations and provide advice as required and / or determine the need for experts, as well as identify issues which need to be brought to the attention of, or require the involvement of the AVPs, or VP, General Counsel, P&C Litigation, or other stakeholders.
• Provide general legal and other advice and guidance on a broad range of topics related to all facets of the business of The Co-operators Group Ltd (CGL) and its subsidiaries, with a particular focus on the core area of legal expertise.
• Provide training and support to claims personnel as well as supporting the Senior Counsel and AVPs on more complicated claims litigation.
• Provide mentorship to the Law Clerks and Counsel, as necessary.
• Recommend improvements and changes in process to reduce financial and legal exposure.

How You Will Succeed

You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.

You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.

You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To Join Our Team

You have a minimum of 6 years of insurance defence or plaintiff personal injury experience (10+ years of experience preferred) and appropriate trial and / or hearing experience.

You have a Law Degree (LLB, JD or comparable).

You are a member of the body regulating lawyers in the province or territory of Ontario.

You have a strong ability to think critically, to present information effectively and collaborate effectively.

You have excellent communication abilities (particularly drafting), both technical and plain English and can interact effectively with all levels of the organization, particularly senior management.

You have effective negotiation skills combined with a keen attention to detail.

You can read and understand case laws and statutes.

You have the ability to service clients in or around the Province of Ontario.

Prior experience as in-house counsel would be an asset.

What You Need To Know

You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

You will have direct contact with clients and service providers.

You have a valid driver’s license and insurance and have your own vehicle or have access to one.

What’s in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career.

Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.

Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.

In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

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