Legal Counsel

FP&A; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a lawyer to support their claims management team. This role involves managing insurance claims, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. Ideal candidates will have a law degree, admission to practice in Canada or similar jurisdictions, and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills are necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Valid admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction is preferred.
• Strong commercial and/or insurance litigation background is ideal.
• Experience in contract review and negotiation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Claims Partner and Director in claims management.
• Identify potential insurance coverage issues.
• Advise on coverage disputes.

Skills

Degree from a recognized law school

5 years post qualifying experience as a lawyer

Strong analytical capabilities

Strong attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexible attitude

Curious mindset

Education

Degree from a recognized law school

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

• Claims management : supporting Claims Partner and Director in liaising with insured member firms for updates strategy discussions reviewing reimbursement requests for appropriateness under policy terms and report writing for insurers claims committees and reinsurers on professional indemnity property & casualty and cyber insurance claims.
• Identifying potential insurance coverage issues in all insurance programs.
• Advising on coverage disputes including working with outside counsel.
• Supporting management with advice on and management of corporate governance company secretarial and identifying and creating necessary documents for recording of corporate matters.
• Legal advice on operations issues including sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Supporting incumbent legal counsel and underwriting team with the management of insurance renewal including preparation of local policy documentation tracking of document issuance review of signed policies and creation of additional required local documentation.
• Supporting incumbent legal counsel with other contract reviews including inter-captive reinsurance policies contracts with member firms for specific services and other vendor / supplier contracts.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries from insured firms regarding insurance coverage insurance certificates and contracting issues relating to insurance.

Skills and Abilities

• Degree from a recognized law school
• Valid admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction (admission in Canada Bermuda UK or US preferred).
• 5 years post qualifying experience as a lawyer in private or in house practice.
• Strong commercial and / or insurance litigation background ideally with some experience of contract review and negotiation.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills this role requires integration into a small team and building relationships with insureds in multiple different countries.
• Flexible attitude prepared to tackle any issue and prepared to work across time zones.
• Insurance background helpful but not mandatory.
• Curious mindset and ability to assimilate sometimes complex technical issues quickly are critical.

What we offer you

At EY well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1