Senior Counsel - Litigation

Sun Life; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Canada seeks a Litigation Senior Counsel to manage a caseload of insurance claims. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a strong focus on client satisfaction. Responsibilities include litigating cases, advising business partners, and contributing to team initiatives. A membership with a Canadian law society is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience practicing at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong focus on client experience and excellent execution.
• Ability to articulate viewpoints and provide proactive advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large caseload of insurance claims as counsel.
• Litigate routine aspects of cases including mediations.
• Give clear advice to business partners on litigious matters.

Skills

Strong judgment

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused

Clear communication

Proactive advice

Risk-based approach

Education

Membership with a Canadian law society

Job description

Job Description

Sun Life Financial (TSX : SLF) is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate clients. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the UK and Asia.

At Sun Life, we value your unique background and perspective. We're looking for someone who can bring their best self to our team. You'll work with experts who are excited to share their knowledge, and leaders who will help you grow. Every day, you'll have the chance to brighten our clients\' lives – they\'re at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a collaborative litigator with solid judgment and interpersonal skills to join our Canadian Legal Team in the role of Litigation Senior Counsel. You can work from Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary, with the flexibility to split your time between home and office. It will involve travel for file related matters.

What you will do

• Directly manage a large caseload of insurance claims cases (primarily life and disability) as counsel of record
• Litigate routine aspects of cases including discoveries, mediations and motions
• Contribute as needed to litigation team projects and initiatives involving other teams and stakeholders while managing day-to-day aspects of file work
• Give clear and concise advice to business partners and colleagues on litigated and non-litigated matters

The role requires

• A strong focus on the Client experience
• Efficient and excellent execution
• Clear, strategic and proactive advice to our business partners
• A continuous improvement and innovative approach to managing litigation practice

What do you need to succeed

• Membership with a Canadian law society, preferably in British Columbia and / or Alberta
• Have 15+ years of experience practicing at a law firm or in an in-house legal team
• Be enthusiastic about leveraging data and technology in their practice
• Engage and influence others with confidence, candour and openness
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and business partners
• Be resilient and able to adapt to change
• Consider and consult relevant information to articulate key issues and risks
• Articulate view points using clear and concise language to provide proactive advice
• Take a risk-based approach to their work
• Enthusiasm for using data and technology to solve problems
• Confidence in communicating and influencing others
• Clear writing and speaking skills