Senior Counsel

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 570 The Dominion of Canada General Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our team at Travelers Canada. As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for handling complex General Liability cases from pleadings through to trial, where necessary, with exceptional advocacy and technical skill.

Key Responsibilities
  • Primarily handle complex General Liability cases from pleadings through to trial, where necessary, with exceptional advocacy and technical skill.
  • Demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents as required.
  • Proactively identify and communicate exposure and risk in a timely manner to insured clients and claim partners.
  • Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
  • Provide leadership through mentoring other lawyers and legal support staff.
  • Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to colleagues and claim partners.
  • Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
  • Adhere to standards of excellence in file organization and management.
  • Travel as required to meet business needs.
Requirements
  • Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.
  • Proven track record trial skills and techniques.
  • Exceptional and articulate presentation skills.
  • Strong and persuasive oral advocacy and writing skills.
What We Offer
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process, we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

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