Senior Counsel

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate/Partner in Toronto. This role involves providing legal representation and leading complex cases with a focus on trial skills, legal research, and strong advocacy. Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, a robust retirement plan, and generous paid time off, contributing to a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement plan with matching contribution

20 days Paid Time Off plus holidays

Wellness program

Volunteer encouragement programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of litigation practice or equivalent legal experience.
• Active license to practice law.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation and large exposure cases from inception to trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Mentor other lawyers and provide training and updates.

Skills

Trial skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

Provides the highest quality and cost-effective legal representation. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise in all phases of litigation and trial, and by providing superior service to the insured client and claim partner as part of a legal team. Responsible for aggressive handling of high exposure cases and complex litigation matters.

What Will You Do?

• Actively tries cases to jury verdict demonstrating exceptional use of trial skills in litigating cases.
• Independently handle complex litigation and large exposure cases from case inception through trial / resolution.
• Demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Proactively identify and communicate exposure and risk in a timely manner to insured clients and claim partners.
• Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer centric focus.
• Take a leadership role in working collaboratively with claim and business partners to achieve results and identify / resolve issues.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other lawyers and legal support staff.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and claim partners.
• Provide in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and claim partners in a timely manner.
• Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals / business needs.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology and automation.
• Adhere to all standards of excellence in file organization and management.
• Complete all required administrative tasks in a timely fashion including time reporting, case closings, and other reporting.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Senior Associate / Partner level of experience.
• Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.
• Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the province(s) in which representation is required.
• Exceptional and articulate presentation skills.
• Strong and persuasive oral advocacy and writing skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively articulate position.

What is a Must Have?

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation practice or equivalent legal experience.
• Active license to practice law.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement : Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
• Paid Time Off : Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program : The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement : We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http : / / careers.travelers.com / life-at-travelers / benefits / .