Surety Attorney Toronto

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPEC INS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Surety Attorney in Toronto to support their growing surety business. The role involves risk assessment, managing relationships, and providing expert legal input. This position is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in surety law and a collaborative mindset, offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Emphasis on teamwork and simplicity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in surety claims or underwriting support.
• Knowledge of Quebec Civil Code is a plus.
• Ability to travel within North America up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on risk and legal issues to assist with risk assessment.
• Assist in negotiations with brokers and customers.
• Research laws and regulations affecting surety underwriting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Comfortable in ambiguous situations

Education

Law degree

Additional degrees in business, engineering, or finance

Job description

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages, along with outstanding service to customers and brokers worldwide. As part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we leverage our stellar brand, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals who demonstrate excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define our culture. We value diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that enables all team members to bring their best selves to work. We are committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Join us in building the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a senior-level Surety Attorney, preferably located in Toronto. This role will interact with the entire Surety team and requires a customer-focused mindset to support business goals and contribute strategically to our growing global surety business. The position reports to the Head of Underwriting Support and involves managing all facets of underwriting support for BHSI’s global contract and commercial surety operations.

The ideal candidate values working in a highly collaborative environment, prefers simplicity over complexity, and thinks outside the box to provide practical solutions for underwriters, brokers, and customers. This role offers the opportunity to make significant and lasting contributions across our expanding surety organization.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provide input on risk and legal issues to surety underwriters and senior management to assist with risk assessment, including complex contracts, bond forms, indemnity agreements, and related underwriting documents.
• Assist in negotiations with brokers, bond customers, obligees, and other parties involved in surety transactions.
• Manage Co-Surety relationships and related agreements and documents.
• Research laws and regulations affecting surety underwriting.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the surety, construction, and commercial surety sectors.
• Develop and implement training, resource materials, and underwriting guidance for surety professionals.
• Support the development of business documents for global surety expansion into new international markets.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience :

• Law degree required; additional degrees in business, engineering, or finance are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in surety claims, surety and construction law, or underwriting support.
• Experience with national accounts is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Civil Code is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to travel within North America up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

BHSI complies with Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations for applicants and teammates with disabilities upon request.

BHSI Offers :

• A competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.
• A dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful work environment focused on doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and stakeholders.
• A non-bureaucratic organization that values simplicity, individual excellence, and teamwork.

NOTE : Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not exhaustive; team members may perform other duties as needed to meet organizational needs.