Articling Student

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Zurich Insurance Full time

The Opportunity- Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Articling Student to assist our various legal counsel at Zurich Canada in protecting the interests of the company and representing the company´s insureds. This position is to start in August of 2024, for a 10 month period.The successful applicant will get practical, hands-on experience on a variety of legal matters while completing rotations in each of Zurich Canada’s three legal departments: Claims Legal, Corporate Legal and Staff Legal.During your rotation in Claims Legal, you will assist other coverage lawyers in their duties to protect the interests of Zurich Canada by conducting legal analysis and research to provide advice and recommendations on policy language and coverage related disputes.During your rotation in Corporate Legal, you will assist other corporate lawyers in drafting and negotiating corporate contracts, attending client meetings, drafting client communications as well as conducting legal research and analysis on a variety of matters including insurance regulatory, corporate governance, data protection, privacy and marketing.During your rotation in Staff Legal, you will represent Zurich Canada´s insureds in all phases of litigation for matters of low technical complexity and assist other litigation lawyers in all phases of litigation for matters of low to medium technical complexity.- Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.- Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best and most impactful global insurance provider in the world.- Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day, and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world.- What You Will Do**(1) Claims Legal Rotation**
- Assist other coverage lawyers in the timely resolution of unique coverage issues and potential litigation.
- Assist other coverage lawyers to resolve technical coverage issues and provide legal counsel and training to claims professionals and underwriters on coverage issues, policy language and specials endorsements to address coverage matters.

**(2)**
**Corporate**
**Law Rotation**
- Work collaboratively with the other Corporate Lawyers to provide legal support to our business clients and provide practical, solutions-based legal advice across a variety of legal areas.
- Draft and negotiate corporate contracts.
- Conduct legal research and analysis.
- Assist with the identification and implementation of new laws and regulations applicable to the business.

**(3) Staff Legal Rotation**
- Achieve best outcomes for Zurich Canada’s insureds by demonstrating technical excellence in case handling, trial preparation and presentation for matters of low complexity.
- Work to have a timely resolution to matters by collaborating with the claims adjuster, developing a case strategy and escalating issues as appropriate.
- Assist other litigation lawyers in their case handling.
- Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree; and
- Has been approved for the Lawyer Licensing Process through the Law Society of Ontario.

OR- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree; and
- Meets the prerequisites requirements for the Lawyer Licensing Process through the Law Society of Ontario and is approved prior to their start date with Zurich Canada.
- Our Culture- Our Culture- At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
- We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
- We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
- We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
- We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
- We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive ra

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