Senior Associate - Insurance Litigation

Clyde & Co; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate with expertise in insurance defense located in Calgary. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, and participating in litigation, including mediations and court appearances. You will join a collegial team within a leading international firm, benefitting from a hybrid work arrangement requiring at least two office days each week.

Ideal for candidates with over 5 years of practice experience, this position offers extensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in Alberta.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in private practice focused on commercial litigation and insurance law.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice in insurance defense and coverage.
• Draft pleadings and motion materials.
• Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

Law degree recognized in Alberta

Job description

Clyde & Co has an opening for a Senior Associate with experience in insurance defense and coverage. As a lawyer at our Firm, you will engage in matters involving all aspects of litigation including advising clients, examinations for discovery, commercial litigation, mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. You will have the opportunity of working as part of a collegial team in one of the leading international law firms in the insurance market, while further developing your career.

Hybrid work mode with a minimum of two days at the Calgary office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice in the area of insurance defense and coverage.
• Conduct research and provide analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as pre-trial memorandums and mediation briefs.
• Prepare correspondence to counsel opposite and clients.
• Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.
• Appear in court to argue motions or other adjudicative hearings.
• Attend Alberta or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
• Perform certain tasks related to practice management.
• Meet other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School with a license to practice law in the Province of Alberta or another Canadian Province as a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another Provincial Law Society.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in private practice or in‑house legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance law.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Sound judgement and legal reasoning, excellent analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
• Proven advocacy talent.
• High integrity and intellectual rigor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in‑office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Associates are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance‑based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client‑facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short‑term and enhanced long‑term disability plans.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.