Mid-Level to Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation (Property Claims)

Canadian Defence Lawyers; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 183,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness programs

Fitness reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Global learning resources

Job summary

DWF in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Associate to lead property-related insurance litigation for private insurers. You will own files from inception through resolution, develop strategy, and deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.

The role offers sophisticated matters, direct client engagement, and opportunities to contribute to growth within a global firm. A minimum of five years' post-call experience is required.

Qualifications

• At least five years of post-call litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing property-related claims or insurance litigation files.
• Experience acting for private insurers, institutional clients, or corporate clients.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and file-management skills.
• Sound professional judgment and a practical, commercially focused approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong client relationship skills and a commitment to exceptional service.
• A collaborative mindset and an interest in contributing to team and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of property-related insurance litigation matters.
• Act for private insurers on complex property loss, coverage, recovery, and liability disputes.
• Handle claims arising from fire, water damage, theft, equipment or product failure, business interruption, and other significant losses.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical, strategic advice from file inception through resolution.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and trials.
• Work closely with adjusters, brokers, engineers, accountants, and other experts.
• Build strong insurer relationships through responsive, solutions-oriented client service.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Property insurance litigation

Client relationship management

Advocacy & oral arguments

Legal drafting

Case management

Job description

Mid-Level to Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation (Property Claims)

Mid-Level to Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation (Property Claims) Build your Litigation Career with a leading Canadian litigation team

DWF (formerly Whitelaw Twining) is hiring a Litigation Associate with at least five years of post-call experience to join our Vancouver office. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with experience handling property-related claims on behalf of private insurers.

We are looking for a lawyer who enjoys taking ownership of files, building trusted client relationships, and delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions.

DWF, is a global law firm with Canadian offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. Our Canadian lawyers are recognized for their work in insurance litigation, property damage, product liability, commercial litigation, construction, cyber claims, class-action, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.

The Opportunity

• Manage a diverse portfolio of property-related insurance litigation matters.
• Act for private insurers on complex property loss, coverage, recovery, and liability disputes.
• Handle claims arising from fire, water damage, theft, equipment or product failure, business interruption, and other significant losses.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical, strategic advice from file inception through resolution.
• Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and trials.
• Work closely with adjusters, brokers, engineers, accountants, and other experts.
• Build strong insurer relationships through responsive, solutions-oriented client service.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

Why DWF?

• Sophisticated work and meaningful responsibility with direct client engagement.
• A collegial, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• Flexible work arrangements that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, wellness programs, and fitness reimbursement.
• Professional development, business development support, and access to global learning resources.
• The resources of a global firm combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of our Canadian practice.

Compensation

Ranging from $183,000 - $205,000 depending upon year of call and experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

DWF is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position: Mid-Level to Senior Associate, Insurance Litigation (Property Claims)

Organization: DWF

Location: Vancouver, BC

Canada

Salary: $183,000 - $205,000 per year

Posting Start Date: 9/4/2026

Date Posted: 9/4/2026

Requirements

• At least five years of post-call litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing property-related claims or insurance litigation files.
• Experience acting for private insurers, institutional clients, or corporate clients.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and file-management skills.
• Sound professional judgment and a practical, commercially focused approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong client relationship skills and a commitment to exceptional service.
• A collaborative mindset and an interest in contributing to team and practice growth.