Senior Legal Counsel

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation (ECH-ON)Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.Who we areAre you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passionAt CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.Join our growing team where everyone belongsWhat You Will DoTo provide litigation and other legal services with respect to assigned property and casualty claims files, including representing Echelon Insurance or its insureds as requiredWith limited supervision, handle litigation on behalf of Echelon Insurance and its insureds, in a cost effective manner, from initial opinion through to trial, including preparation of all required pleadings, offers to settle, motion materials, mediation briefs and pre-trial briefsAttendance at motions, examination for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trialReporting to Claims of all material developments and settlement offersUse of litigation and Claims protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial of cases or mattersAdvise, communicate and develop those strategies with Echelon Insurance Claims staff and insured clients, as appropriateProvide coverage advice to Claims and UnderwritingAdvise, communicate and confer with Claims staff and insured clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal adviceProvide general advice and assistance to the Claims department, including participating in Claims committee where requiredConducting continuing education seminars for ClaimsProvide updates on relevant legal developments to all departments of the companyWork with Director of Litigation in the creation and implementation of workflows, protocols and tools which are focused on enabling efficiency and servicing Claims and UnderwritingProvide mentorship and guidance to legal counsel and legal assistants/law clerksWho You AreCompletion of law school and admission to the bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario7 or more years experience, either as in-house counsel within the P&C insurance industry and within a law firmExcellent negotiation, oral and written communication skillsStrong knowledge and understanding of litigation process, the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and the Ontario automobile insurance regimeExperienced at handling personal injury defense and motor vehicle litigation claims including tortAccident benefits experience is an asset but not requiredExperienced at conducting examinations for discovery, participating in mediations, attending pre-trials and negotiating settlements.Trial experience would be a strong assetPossess strong leadership and mentorship skillsOur CommitmentWe are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr