Claims Counsel

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$120,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Manage litigation, negotiate settlements, draft coverage opinions and letters, and set claim reserves. Communicate with insureds, counsel, brokers, and claimants; authorize payments as needed and serve as a resource to business units.

Job details

CLAIMS COUNSEL Our Client An insurance company that provides commercial insurance, surety bonds, warranty coverage, cyber liability, professional liability, and risk solutions for businesses across Canada and the U.S. Key Responsibilities Managing litigation and negotiating settlements Drafting coverage opinions and letters Setting claim reserves Communicating with insureds, counsel, brokers and claimants Authorizing payments as required Acting as a resource for various business units Qualifications LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized university or CIP designation completed or in process (preferred but not required). Approximately 2-4 years of experience in private practice specializing in insurance law and/or experience in handling claims

What you’ll do

Requirements

An LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized university is required; a completed or in-progress CIP designation is preferred but not required. The role calls for approximately 2–4 years of private-practice experience specializing in insurance law and/or experience handling claims.