Temporary Full Time

The Canada Life Assurance Company has a temporary opportunity for Litigation Counsel to join our litigation team on a contract basis, in one of our London, Toronto, Winnipeg or Montreal offices. This is a great contract opportunity for an experienced junior litigator to practice with one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. In this contract role you will be a member of a hard-working legal team that provides practical and timely legal representation and advice to our Canadian Business units on legal disputes and other legal issues.

As part of this dynamic team, you will focus on a wide range of life, health and disability related insurance work, along with a variety of other interesting issues that arise in a large insurance company. In this contract role you will play an important part in ensuring our customers’ trust is maintained while managing your busy litigation practice.

What you will do:

• Carriage of a full caseload of litigation files
• Providing timely advice, opinions, and representation to our business partners on litigation and pre-litigation matters
• Attending on discoveries, mediations, settlement conferences and court appearances
• Drafting of pleadings, briefs, and settlement documentation
• Contributing to strategic projects that support the business we serve and the development of the litigation function, efficiencies and capabilities.
• Participating in team and business partner meetings
• Preparing and delivering presentations to our business partners on key issues in litigation

What you will bring:

• Law Degree and Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia or Alberta (and willingness to obtain one or more additional provincial calls)

• 3+ years of relevant experience in civil litigation including insurance litigation with a firm or in-house

• Reliability Status security clearance - this is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website

• Knowledge of life & health insurance products and/or financial service industry an asset

• Self-motivated and effective working both independently and in a team setting

• Strong ability to self-manage, prioritize, organize work and meet deadlines

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present issues with clarity to key stakeholders and/or senior management in all business and functional areas

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience simplifying and resolving complex problems

• Strong drafting, legal and communication skills, with a practical solution-oriented approach and the ability to use clear, plain language

• Excellent judgment, with the ability to identify key issues and provide an independent view to management in a clear and practical manner

• Thorough understanding and up-to-date knowledge of court procedures

• Superior organizational and time management skills with experience managing competing priorities

• Superior negotiation skills

• Experience practising with virtual litigation tools and techniques

• Advanced ability to effectively use MS Office programs and other role-related technology

• Ability to focus, analyze and produce work that requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, in a deadline driven environment

The base salary for this position is between $125,100- $175,100 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!

• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com*. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.*

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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