In-house Counsel - Toronto, Canada - Gore Mutual Insurance

Gore Mutual Insurance
Gore Mutual Insurance
Verified Company
Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

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We are on a new path called NEXT HORIZON
The insurance industry is changing at an exponential pace, driven by changing customer experience, climate change and technology.

In response Gore Mutual is making bold moves to reposition our company as a purpose driven, digitally led national insurer.

Next Horizon is our 10-year vision and strategy that sets a new path for our company.


_ Come and make your mark on our Next Horizon_
The in-house legal team at Gore Mutual is expanding. We are looking for exceptional talent to provide legal advice and insight to the claims organization. Counsel will be responsible for driving casualty files to completion with claims adjusters and the in-house team.


Joining our team will provide you with a unique opportunity where you will be part of an expanding in-house team.

You will contribute to an evolving practice and a company that is going through an exciting transformation.


What will you do?

  • Provide litigation advice and strategy to claims and inhouse teams.
  • Handle casualty litigation from the beginning to end.
  • Ensure legal compliance by following federal, provincial and local laws/bylaws and regulations as well as internal control requirements.
  • Provide proactive insight and legal guidance by identifying opportunities for technical excellence.
  • Foster positive working relationship with support staff.
  • Understand our purpose and values exploring opportunities for impact.

What will you need to succeed?

  • J.D. or LL.B. and called to the bar in Ontario.
  • Minimum of two years' litigation experience.
  • Experience collaborating with claims team(s), conducting and reporting on examinations for discovery, drafting mediation memoranda, pretrial briefs, facta, motion records and reports.
  • Experience attending contested motions, mediations and pretrials. Trial experience is an asset.
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