Senior Lawyer – Insurance Law

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National platform and sophisticated P&

Complex and strategic high-visibility

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. in Montreal seeks a senior Insurance Law Lawyer to join a national platform renowned for its sophisticated client base and high-visibility mandates.

You will drive complex insurance coverage and civil litigation matters, manage strategic client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. The role emphasizes leadership in file management, drafting, advocacy, and business development while mentoring junior lawyers within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Eligible to practice in Québec with bar membership.
• 7+ years of insurance law or civil/commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in complex litigation matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurers, businesses and institutions on complex insurance law matters.
• Handle litigation involving coverage disputes, civil liability and major losses.
• Develop and lead litigation strategies tailored to client needs.
• Draft legal proceedings, opinions and strategic correspondence.
• Represent clients before judicial and administrative tribunals.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations and strategic settlements.
• Collaborate with experts and specialized stakeholders.
• Maintain direct client relationships and act as a strategic advisor.
• Participate in business development and the visibility of the practice.
• Mentor junior lawyers when required.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Legal drafting

Advocacy

Client relations

Collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bar admission in Québec

Job description

As part of the growth of its insurance litigation practice in Montreal, a nationally established business law firm is seeking a senior lawyer to join its team. The firm advises insurers, businesses, financial institutions and organizations in complex disputes and strategic claims matters.

This opportunity is suited to a professional looking to grow within a national platform recognized for the quality of its mandates, collaborative approach and sophisticated client base.

The Role

As an Insurance Law Lawyer, you will work on complex matters involving insurance coverage, civil liability, major losses and commercial litigation related to the insurance industry.

You will play a strategic role in file management, client relationships and the growth of the practice while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurers, businesses and institutions on complex insurance law matters
• Handle litigation involving coverage disputes, civil liability and major losses
• Develop and lead litigation strategies tailored to client needs
• Draft legal proceedings, opinions and strategic correspondence
• Represent clients before judicial and administrative tribunals
• Participate in negotiations, mediations and strategic settlements
• Collaborate with experts and specialized stakeholders
• Maintain direct client relationships and act as a strategic advisor
• Participate in business development and the visibility of the practice
• Mentor junior lawyers when required

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in insurance law or civil and commercial litigation
• Significant experience in complex litigation matters
• Strong strategic, legal drafting and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage files autonomously
• Strategic judgment, rigor and strong prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Solution-oriented and client-service mindset
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial approach
• Bilingualism in French and English

Benefits

• National platform and sophisticated clientele
• Complex and strategic high-visibility mandates
• Collaboration with recognized professionals across Canada
• Structured, dynamic and performance-driven environment