In House Legal Counsel

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel I to join our growing team!
What you’ll do here:

• Handle insurance litigation files of varying complexities from beginning to conclusion.

• Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents to support applications, mediations, judicial settlement conferences and trials.

• Independently prepare and conduct applications, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre-trial conferences and trials.

• Prepare and present legal educational seminars to the claims department and help your Intact colleagues from other departments on inquiries.

• Maintain productive and effective communications with claims department and adjusters.

What you bring to the table:

• Member in good standing of the Law Society.

• Minimum of 2 years of insurance litigation experience.

• Experience in legal research and writing, including authorship of legal opinions.

• Experience in drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, mediations, application documents and pre-hearing memoranda.

• Proficiency in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.

• Trial experience, particularly independent trial experience, is a definite asset.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with research and negotiation experience.

• Have superior organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple case files simultaneously.

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.

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What we offer
 

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

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.