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Claims Counsel (Hybrid)

$145k - $155k per year

Life After Law

Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Counsel to their team. The ideal candidate will have around 10 years of experience in Real Estate, Commercial, Estates, or Tax Law. Other areas will be considered. The Claims Counsel will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them.

Your role will include:

  • Managing a portfolio of interesting claim files spanning various areas.
  • Managing claims in-house and directing external legal counsel and professionals in resolving them.
  • Instructing, formulating, and implementing litigation and repair strategy from monitoring to defense, motions, trials, and appeals.
  • Working with top Ontario Counsel in high-profile matters.
  • Handling cutting-edge legal issues.
  • Reviewing, interpreting, negotiating, and drafting agreements.
  • Responding to insureds and claimants.
  • Litigation management.
  • Negotiation of settlement and authorizing payments as required.
  • Investigating, evaluating, and resolving claims directly and in conjunction with internal and external counsel, claims adjusters, and consultants.
  • Acting as a legal resource for the company's various business units.

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

  • A JD/LLB and are licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in Canada.
  • A minimum of 8 years of litigation experience (more experience is welcomed!) in real estate, commercial, estates, or tax law. Other areas will be considered.
  • In-house insurance industry experience is considered an asset.
  • Able to identify and implement file strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy where necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
  • Able to take a proactive and creative approach to claims handling.
  • Keen to develop expertise in many areas of law, including insurance coverage.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
  • Are able to make effective use of technology.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities.
  • Forward thinking and have a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Solid litigation and people skills are required.

If this describes you, and you are interested in joining an organization that provides a stimulating work environment, a strong team dynamic, and promotes great work-life balance, send us your details.

This is an active opening for a current role.

The compensation range is: $145,000-$155,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation may include bonuses, benefits, or other incentives.

AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.

We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.

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Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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