Lawyer – Litigation

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance Inc. in Montreal seeks a Lawyer to join its Legal Affairs team. You have been called to the Bar and bring 2+ years of insurance litigation experience, with strong autonomy and a practical, team-oriented mindset.

You will manage litigation for the company and insureds, develop strategies, and provide opinions on underwriting, policy cancellations, and civil liability. Fluency in French and intermediate English are required for cross-Canada coordination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience in insurance industry.
• Fluent in French with intermediate English required for weekly Canada-wide client communication.
• Strong autonomy, judgment and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee litigation files for company and insureds in property, casualty and civil liability matters.
• Develop strategies to resolve litigation in a cost-effective manner.
• Represent company and/or insureds in civil and administrative courts and tribunals.
• Coordinate with claims adjusters and legal assistants to manage complex claims.
• Provide legal opinions on insurance law topics including underwriting, policy cancellation, and civil liability.
• Support operations and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

French fluency

English (intermediate)

Communication skills

Autonomy

Judgment

Education

LL.B.

Job description

• Employer: Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance Inc.
• Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec
• Job category: Legal, Risks and Compliance Services

Are you passionate about litigation and looking to contribute to the purpose of a company committed to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Lawyer, you will play a key role within our Legal Affairs team.

You were called to the Bar a few years ago. Today, you’ve come across this opportunity. The experiences and challenges you’ve encountered along the way have shaped the lawyer you are today. You’ve experienced both successes and setbacks. You manage your files with confidence. You are autonomous, authentic, and eager to be part of a motivated team.

We are looking for a lawyer who strives to do better every day. Someone who encourages curiosity, learns from what hasn’t worked, brings energy to discussions, and finds fulfillment in progressing as part of a team. Someone who is driven, effective, and results-oriented.You have ideas. You have a voice. And you want to share them. We want to hear what you have to say so that, together, we can continue moving in the right direction.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Lawyer, you will be at the heart of our mission.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage and oversee litigation files involving the company and its insureds in property and casualty insurance and civil liability matters, including through the use of JurisEvolution software.
• Develop strategies to resolve litigation matters in a favourable and cost-effective manner.
• Represent the company and/or its insureds before civil and administrative courts and tribunals.
• Effectively manage your schedule with the support and collaboration of a legal assistant.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues across the organization.
• Work closely with claims adjusters and colleagues on more complex insurance claims, including major losses and special risks.
• Provide legal opinions related to insurance law, particularly regarding underwriting, policy cancellation, property and casualty insurance, and civil liability.
• Handle access-to-information requests, when applicable.
• Conduct statutory examinations in cases where they are warranted.
• Collaborate with members of the Operations Vice-Presidency to better understand their needs and challenges and provide legal advice.
• Participate in the organization’s continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share your expertise with colleagues and contribute to building an engaged and inspired team.
• Stay informed of relevant legal, legislative, and case law developments.
• Continue developing your skills and pursuing ongoing professional learning.

Still interested in this opportunity?

Do you have the experience, maturity, and qualities needed to take on these responsibilities?

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and is a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
• Has a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience within the insurance industry.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of property and casualty insurance underwriting principles, which would be considered a significant asset.
• Demonstrates strong initiative, adaptability, and business acumen.
• Demonstrates autonomy and sound judgment, possesses excellent communication skills, and brings forward innovative approaches tailored to the issues at hand.
• Is fluent in French and has an intermediate level of English, as the role requires weekly communication with internal and external clients located across Canada.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us . Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.