Litigation Counsel

Life After Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Life After Law in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a litigation lawyer to join as Claims Counsel. You will manage a portfolio of claims, direct external counsel, and develop litigation strategy across monitoring, defense, motions, trials, and appeals.

The ideal candidate has a JD/LLB and licensed status in Canada, with at least four years of complex litigation experience, particularly in Real Estate, Contracts, and Insolvency. Collaboration with Ontario counsel is essential for high-profile matters.

Qualifications

• A JD/LLB and licensed in good standing as a lawyer in Canada.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, with exposure to Real Estate, Contracts and Insolvency.
• Ability to identify and implement file strategy with external counsel and insured.
• Proactive and creative approach to claims handling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid litigation and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of claim files across multiple areas.
• Direct internal and external counsel to resolve claims.
• Instruct and implement litigation strategy from monitoring to defense, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Work with Ontario Counsel on high-profile matters.
• Review, negotiate, and draft agreements.
• Respond to insureds and claimants and manage settlements.

Skills

JD/LLB

Litigation experience

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

JD/LLB

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a litigation lawyer as Claims Counsel to their team. As Claims Counsel you will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four (4) years of experience practicing complex litigation in one or many practice areas. Knowledge of the Ontario courts and The Rules of Civil Procedure will be paramount.

Your role will include:

• Managing a portfolio of interesting claim files spanning various areas.
• Managing claims in-house and directing external legal counsel and professionals in resolving them.
• Instructing, formulating, and implementing litigation and repair strategy from monitoring to defense, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Working with top Ontario Counsel in high-profile matters.
• Handling cutting-edge legal issues.
• Reviewing, interpreting, negotiating, and drafting agreements.
• Responding to insureds and claimants.
• Litigation management.
• Negotiation of settlement and authorizing payments as required.
• Investigating, evaluating, and resolving claims directly and in conjunction with internal and external counsel, claims adjusters, and consultants.
• Acting as a legal resource for the company's various business units.

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

• A JD/LLB and are licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in Canada.
• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, particularly in the areas of Real Estate, Contracts, and Insolvency but all areas of litigation will be an asset.
• Able to identify and implement file strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy where necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
• Able to take a proactive and creative approach to claims handling.
• Keen to develop expertise in many areas of law, including insurance coverage.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Are able to make effective use of technology.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Forward thinking and have a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Solid litigation and people skills are required.

This is an active opening for a current role.

The compensation range is: $145,000-$155,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation may include bonuses, benefits, or other incentives.

AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.

We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.