Intact Financial Corporation

In House Legal Counsel I

Intact Financial Corporation$101K — $124K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Member in good standing of the Law Society
  • Minimum 2 years of insurance litigation experience
  • Skilled in legal research and writing, including opinions
  • Proficient in drafting pleadings and conducting mediations
  • Strong understanding of ADR processes
  • Trial experience, especially independent, is a plus
  • Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Handle insurance litigation files from start to finish
  • Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents
  • Independently prepare and conduct mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  • Present legal educational seminars to the claims department
  • Maintain effective communication with claims department and adjusters

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with a target payout of up to 10%
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
  • Flexible pension offerings for long-term security
  • Guaranteed income for life through defined benefit pension plan
  • Support for continual professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 101,800 - 124,400 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 10% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role Weekly hours may fluctuate depending on business needs. 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.
#LI-Hybrid #myReferrals3000 / #mesRéférences3000 Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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