Counsel Litigation
Canada Life
- London, ON Toronto, ON
- $74,500-137,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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, settlement documentation
- Instructing and managing external counsel retained in connection with litigation.
- 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
- Law Degree and Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of British Columbia (and willingness to obtain an additional provincial call)
- 4-5 years of relevant experience in civil litigation including insurance litigation with a firm or in-house
- 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