Senior Legal Counsel

6 days ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The Co-operators Group Limited Full time

About the Role:

The Co-operators Group Limited is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in the Property and Casualty Litigation department. As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters related to property and casualty litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day file handling of lower to moderate complexity bodily injury and property matters on behalf of The Co-operators group of companies or its insured clients.
  • Provide general legal advice, training, guidance and direction to agents, insured clients, and staff of The Co-operators.
  • Support the Associate Senior Counsel, Senior Counsel, AVPs and VP, General Counsel, P&C Litigation on higher complexity claims litigation files or projects, as necessary.
  • Successfully handle all aspects of claims litigation from initial referral to resolution.
  • Work in collaboration with Claims colleagues to successfully resolve claims litigation by providing assessments, opinions, legal research and attending examinations for discoveries, mediations, motions, appeals, pre-trials, and trials, as necessary.
  • Travel as needed for claims litigation files.
  • Assess situations and provide advice as required and/or determine the need for experts, as well as identify issues which need to be brought to the attention of, or require the involvement of the AVPs, or VP, General Counsel, P&C Litigation, or other stakeholders.
  • Provide general legal and other advice and guidance on a broad range of topics related to all facets of the business of The Co-operators Group Ltd (CGL) and its subsidiaries, with a particular focus on the core area of legal expertise.
  • Provide training and support to claims personnel as well as supporting the Associate Senior Counsel, Senior Counsel and AVPs on more complicated claims litigation.
  • Recommend improvements and changes in process to reduce financial and legal exposure.

Requirements:

  • Law Degree (LLB, JD or comparable).
  • Excellent communication abilities (particularly drafting), both technical and plain English and can interact effectively with all levels of the organization, particularly senior management.
  • Ability to read and understand case laws and statuses.
  • Trial and/or Arbitration/Hearing experience would be an asset.
  • Valid driver's license and insurance and have your own vehicle.

What We Offer:

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

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