Legal Counsel, Claims

FCT; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation. As a Claims Counsel, you will play a vital role in investigating complex claims, guiding Claims Handlers, and shaping underwriting decisions. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on our clients and the community. With a commitment to employee success, you'll enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work arrangement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the real estate sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Paid volunteer opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Potential for performance-based incentives

Stock purchase plan participation

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate.
• Bilingual (French/English) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex claims files.
• Provide guidance to Claims Handlers and manage claims through resolution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgement

Multi-tasking

Education

LLB or JD

Call to the Bar of at least one Canadian Province

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

Claims Counsel are lawyers who are responsible for investigating and handling more complex claims to resolution. As a member of the Legal Department, your work will focus on providing direction to Claims Handlers on less complex claims, reviewing denials and handling more complex claims. Your input will be sought as we rely on our claims experience to shape our underwriting decisions and product explorations.

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Investigate, evaluate, determine loss and defense coverage liability and resolve complex claim files.
• Determine need to retain outside counsel and instruct outside counsel on claim files.
• Manage claims and/or litigation through to final resolution, including negotiating with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution.
• Attend mediations and other required court appearances / processes. Direct supervision of claims files being handled by other Claims Handlers.
• As the Claims subject matter expert, provide guidance to our Claims Handlers.
• Monitor claim files to identify trends which highlight a need for a change in policy or procedure, or which may impact the company on a larger scale.
• Review and approve denials from Claims Handlers.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Call to the Bar of at least one Canadian Province or Territory and in good standing.
• LLB or JD.
• 3-8 years professional experience in commercial and residential real estate.
• Bilingual (French/English) preferred, but not required.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex files.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, innovation and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to numerous concurrent deadlines.

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Group retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work arrangements.
• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching.
• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives.
• Potential for performance-based incentives.
• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan.
• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement.

The Great Place to Work Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.