Life After Law
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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 areas such as civil, real estate, corporate/commercial, or tax litigation.
- In-house insurance industry experience is considered an asset.
- Ability to identify and implement file strategy with external counsel and the insured, revising strategy as needed.
- Proactive and creative claims handling approach.
- Keen to develop expertise in various law areas, including insurance coverage.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective use of technology.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Forward-thinking and collaborative problem-solving approach.
- Quick learner.
Solid litigation and people skills are required. If you are interested in joining an organization offering a competitive package, stimulating environment, and good work-life balance, send us your details.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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