About the role

Weekly hours may fluctuate depending on business needs. We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team. What you’ll do here

Handle insurance defence files of varying complexities independently, from beginning to conclusion. Independently prepare and conduct applications/motions, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre-trial conferences and trials. Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents to support applications, mediation briefs and pre-trial memorandanda. Prepare and present legal educational seminars to the claims department. Maintain productive and effective communications with the claims department and adjusters. Conduct trials and hearings before the Court of Kings Bench, Court of Justice, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada; as well as hearings before administrative tribunals. Utilize AI tools in accordance with departmental goals / targets for usage and adoption, and adhere to established g...