Legal Counsel

3 months ago


Mississauga, Canada Intact Financial Corporation Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

At Intact, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can: shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

We offer you more than just a career. As an In-House Legal Counsel -Commercial/Subrogation Litigator, working here means that you can focus on doing what you do best: being a great lawyer. With Canada’s largest in-house P&C insurance litigation team, you can say ‘goodbye’ to business development and ‘hello’ to work flexibility, being supported and feeling valued.

With our Legal Claims team, you’ll be at the heart of what we do best: helping people. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, excellence, being customer-driven and generosity, you’ll have the freedom to manage and be creative in your approach to independently handle an active practice covering a wide range of subrogated claims. 

This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Toronto.

What you’ll do here:

Work with autonomy in your practice and collaborate with a high-performing team of lawyers, adjusters, and legal support professionals – the best in the industry

Handle subrogation files of varying complexities from beginning to end

Appear before all levels of court including attending on motions and at trial

Share knowledge and coach your Intact colleagues both inside and outside your department

What you bring to the table:

3-5 years of relevant experience, with preference for candidates with experience in property, commercial liability and/or subrogation litigation

A member in good standing with the Law Society Of Ontario

Experience handling subrogated claims is an asset

Expertise in drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, mediations, and trials/arbitrations

Superior organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple case files simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with research, negotiation and analytical skills

Proficient and comfortable with digital solutions in the practice of law

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.


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