Claims Counsel

Impact Recruitment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation from day one

17 flex days annually

5% annual bonus target

5% employer RRSP contribution

Mentorship and training program

Job summary

A Calgary-based position with Aplin seeks a Claims Counsel to lead professional liability analyses and dispute resolution without the pressures of private-practice billable hours.

You will work within a collaborative team, autonomously handling claims while continuing to practice law in a highly engaging setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Alberta Law Society or eligible for membership.
• Experience in professional liability, insurance defence, or disputes is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a significant file portfolio and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess and resolve professional liability claims.
• Engage in strategic problem solving, liability analysis, and negotiation.
• Manage litigation-related activities while continuing to practice law.

Skills

Alberta Bar in good standing

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

File management

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Job description

Are you a Litigation Lawyer looking to remain deeply engaged in complex legal analysis and dispute resolution while stepping away from billable hours and the pressures of private practice? Our client, a respected professional liability organization, is seeking a Claims Counsel to join its collaborative Calgary-based team.

Benefits & Perks

• 4 weeks vacation from day one
• 17 flex days annually
• 5% annual bonus target
• 5% employer RRSP contribution
• Strong mentorship and training program

Responsibilities

This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys strategic problem solving, liability analysis, negotiation, and litigation management. Working alongside an experienced team of legal professionals, the successful candidate will play a key role in autonomously assessing and resolving professional liability claims while continuing to practice law in a highly collegial and intellectually engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Member of the Alberta Law Society and be in good standing, or eligible for membership
• Litigation experience is required with backgrounds in personal injury, insurance defence, commercial litigation, family law, or other dispute-focused practices preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and a significant file portfolio
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious with a desire for continuous learning
• Experience with professional liability, insurance defence, or claims management is considered an asset but is not required

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.