In-house Litigation Counsel
5 months ago
Job Posting Title:
In-house Litigation Counsel - Hybrid - 18 Month Contract
Status:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
**Job Description**:
Beneva is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive work environment free of all forms of discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in pursuing a job opportunity with Beneva, and require accommodation, please advise us so that we can work with you to provide suitable accommodation in the recruitment and selection process. Beneva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Litigation, Litigation Counsel represents the interests of Beneva, primarily in litigation files in property and casualty insurance.
Summary of Role & Responsibilities:
- Handle litigation files and provide legal opinions in the fields of property and casualty insurance- Represent the interests of Beneva and/or its insureds in the courts and before administrative tribunals- Perform other related duties as requested by the Director, Litigation
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Autonomy in all stages of litigation- Analytical, organizational, time and priority management skills, thoroughness, patience, and team spirit- Insurance litigation experience, preferably defense
Education and Experience:
- Member in good standing of the Ontario Bar- 7+ years of relevant insurance defense experience- Preference given to applicants with accident benefits experience
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefits coverage.
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- Beneva is an equal opportunity employer, so we encourage all Women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people as well as visible and ethnic minorities to apply._
- Purpose :_ True to its purpose, Beneva places people at the heart of its actions and contributes to the well-being of the community. It accompanies its clients in all stages of their lives, both for their insurance and for their financial services._
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