Senior Counsel, Claims Litigation Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Counsel to join our Claims Litigation team at Definity. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance on complex claims litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities- Act as senior legal counsel in claims litigation matters, including attending trials and appeals, contested motions, cross-examinations, examinations for discovery, and mediations.
- Prepare court documents, review and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, conduct out-of-court examinations, and engage and instruct medical, financial, and technical experts.
- Contribute to the development of overall Claims Litigation Unit strategies and policies.
- Provide mentorship, training, and support to junior and intermediate claims counsel and claims partners on all aspects of file handling and strategy.
- Provide high-level advice to the Claims department on litigation handling, strategy, and risk management.
- Minimum 10+ years of post-call experience working in civil litigation, preferably in personal injury or insurance litigation.
- Trial experience is preferred.
- Experience handling complex claims, contested motions, or appeals.
- Experience with complex matters while handling a full caseload with primary carriage.
- Law degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor).
- Licensed by and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts.
- Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capability for effective presentation tools/methods.
- Sound judgment, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve, and deal with ambiguity.
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities.
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information.
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles.
- Company share ownership program.
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions.
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations.
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams.
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents.
- Wellness and recognition programs.
- Discounts on products and services.
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions, and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting.
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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