Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Nisku, Canada Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Full time

**Purpose**

As an addition to our internal legal team, the RMA Legal Counsel will handle assigned litigation matters on behalf of the Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (Genesis), as well as general legal matters impacting various departments at RMA. Under the direction of General Counsel, the position will be responsible to offer legal opinions, defend legal actions, assist in claims settlement, and otherwise act in the interests of RMA and Genesis as required by the management team.

The Legal Counsel will have access to highly confidential member and association information, and it is expected and required information be held in the strictest confidence.

**Responsibilities and Activities**:
**Overall**
- Handling a caseload of varied and complex litigation files.
- Assisting in the operation of the insurance litigation program to support Genesis.
- Ensuring a strong and productive relationship with RMA Insurance claims team.
- Assisting in the refinement of policy wordings when required.
- Identifying and developing strategies to enhance the efficiency of the RMA Insurance program as it relates to legal exposures.
- Monitoring changes in the legal environment which will affect the operations of the RMA Insurance program.
- Maintaining accurate documentation/information on all claim files assigned.
- Preparing reports to management which accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, claim and recovery strategies.
- Provide such other support and advice as requested by the RMA senior management team.

**Scope**

**SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED**:
**Education and Professional Designations**:

- A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a recognized Canadian (or equivalent) law school.
- A member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta.
- 4+ years of relevant experience in the area of insurance and municipal defense law.
- Thorough knowledge of the _Insurance Act_ and the _Municipal Government Act_ of Alberta.
- Working knowledge of contractual liability.

**Contacts**

RMA Legal Counsel will work with the Legal Department, Insurance department and other areas within the RMA.

**Compensation**

This position offers a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefit package, that will be discussed in a personal interview.

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

Applicants who are extended an employment offer will be required to complete a pre-employment check. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this pre-employment process.

We thank all applicants in advance of their submissions, but only those chosen for an interview will be notified.

For more information on RMA, please visit our website:
**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nisku, AB T9E 8N5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Member of Law Society of Alberta (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-31
Expected start date: 2023-07-17

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