In-House Counsel, Insurance & Litigation

Aplin; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & dental benefits

Vacation: 4 weeks

Wellness allowance

Professional development

Hybrid work in Calgary

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an experienced in-house insurance litigation lawyer in Calgary, AB. The role covers insurance defence, dispute resolution, and risk analysis, with exposure to complex matters across Western Canada.

You will work with senior legal leadership, claims professionals, and external counsel to own a diversified portfolio of matters. The successful candidate will draft litigation documents, provide policy interpretations, and guide strategic decisions while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defence and subrogation matters from initial investigation through resolution, including litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents, and represent the organization at examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, pre-trial proceedings, and trials, as appropriate.
• Review insurance policies and prepare legal opinions relating to coverage, policy interpretation, liability, and contractual obligations.
• Assess complex claims and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to determine appropriate litigation strategies and manage legal risk.
• Maintain accurate file documentation and communicate case developments, potential exposure, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to legal education initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, and broader legal and risk management projects.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Drafting pleadings

Litigation strategy

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Bar admission in Alberta

Job description

We arepartnering with an established organization to recruit an experienced lawyer for an in‑house legal position in Calgary, AB.

This opportunity combines insurance litigation, dispute resolution, and legal risk analysis, offering exposure to complex matters across Western Canada. The successful candidate will work closely with senior legal leadership, claims professionals, and external counsel while taking ownership of a varied portfolio of legal matters.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Employer‑matched pension plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Four weeks of annual vacation, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Healthcare spending and wellness allowances.
• Professional development opportunities and Law Society fee coverage.
• Hybrid work arrangement with approximately three days per week in the Calgary office.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defence and subrogation matters from initial investigation through resolution, including litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents, and represent the organization at examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, pre‑trial proceedings, and trials, as appropriate.
• Review insurance policies and prepare legal opinions relating to coverage, policy interpretation, liability, and contractual obligations.
• Assess complex claims and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to determine appropriate litigation strategies and manage legal risk.
• Maintain accurate file documentation and communicate case developments, potential exposure, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to legal education initiatives, knowledge‑sharing activities, and broader legal and risk management projects.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Approximately 8 years or more of post‑call legal experience, ideally in insurance defence litigation or in‑house insurance litigation. Candidates with approximately 7 years of strong, directly relevant experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters, including complex disputes and matters progressing toward trial.
• Strong knowledge of insurance law, including subrogation, occupiers’ liability, contractual liability, commercial liability exposures, and insurance policy interpretation and coverage analysis.
• Familiarity with the rules, procedures, and practices of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and other relevant courts and tribunals.
• Excellent analytical, advocacy, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

If you are an experienced insurance litigation lawyer looking to explore an in‑house opportunity that combines substantive legal work with coverage analysis and risk management, we welcome your application.

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.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.