Canada Life – AVP & Senior Counsel

The Law Society of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of Manitoba seeks an AVP & Senior Counsel, Litigation, reporting to the Vice-President & Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment. You will lead the Canadian Litigation and Employment team, providing practical and timely legal representation and advice across life, health, and disability-related disputes.

This leadership role emphasizes strategy and development of a high-performing team, with regular engagement with senior management and cross‑functional partners.

Job description

Reporting to the Vice-President & Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment, as an AVP & Senior Counsel, Litigation, you will be a key leader of the of the Canadian Litigation and Employment team. You will support our Canadian business units by providing practical and timely legal representation and advice on a variety of legal disputes, with a focus on life, health, and disability-related litigation.

A key aspect of your role will be to lead a highly accomplished and engaged team of legal professionals with purpose and authenticity and to contribute to the strategic leadership of the team.

Your work will be wide-ranging, complex, and will provide the opportunity to develop expertise in dynamic practice areas within the litigation function. You will interact with and provide advice to senior management on a regular basis.

Learn More Closing Date: October 21, 2026