Top Benefits
About the role
Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Counsel to their team. As Claims Counsel you will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them.Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Counsel to their team. As Claims Counsel you will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the claims process, including:
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.
Coverage evaluation.
Setting claim reserves.
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.
Requirements 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 one or more of the following areas: civil litigation, real estate litigation, corporate/commercial or tax litigation.
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 competitive compensation package, a stimulating work environment, and promotes great work-life balance, send us your details.
About Life After Law
At Life After Law, we strive to be the partner of choice for our clients, meeting their national legal recruitment needs, by providing exceptional talent with the right cultural fit. We are the trusted advisor to our candidates, providing them with valuable market insight and diverse opportunities to achieve their career ambitions and dreams.
Our roots, as the first Canadian Legal Recruiter to focus on the non-traditional realm, provided us with a unique legal recruitment lens. We look at our candidates differently. Our experience has trained us to evaluate all our candidates more holistically than typical legal recruiters and has given us the ability to assess corporate and cultural fit in a way not generally expected or thought possible.
With our extensive national network, enhanced by our boutique personalized level of service, Life After Law can serve the national recruitment needs of your organization.
Top Benefits
About the role
Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Counsel to their team. As Claims Counsel you will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them.Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Counsel to their team. As Claims Counsel you will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the claims process, including:
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.
Coverage evaluation.
Setting claim reserves.
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.
Requirements 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 one or more of the following areas: civil litigation, real estate litigation, corporate/commercial or tax litigation.
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 competitive compensation package, a stimulating work environment, and promotes great work-life balance, send us your details.
About Life After Law
At Life After Law, we strive to be the partner of choice for our clients, meeting their national legal recruitment needs, by providing exceptional talent with the right cultural fit. We are the trusted advisor to our candidates, providing them with valuable market insight and diverse opportunities to achieve their career ambitions and dreams.
Our roots, as the first Canadian Legal Recruiter to focus on the non-traditional realm, provided us with a unique legal recruitment lens. We look at our candidates differently. Our experience has trained us to evaluate all our candidates more holistically than typical legal recruiters and has given us the ability to assess corporate and cultural fit in a way not generally expected or thought possible.
With our extensive national network, enhanced by our boutique personalized level of service, Life After Law can serve the national recruitment needs of your organization.