Int Counsel, Claims Litigation - Ottawa, Canada - Definity Financial Corporation

Definity Financial Corporation

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job

ID :
7036

Category :
Strategy & Legal

Brand :
Definity

Regular/Temporary :
Regular

Fulltime/Parttime :
Full Time

Location :
Ottawa, Canada

Definity includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

With strong roots that date back to 1871, we've grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We're proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you:
It's better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

What can you expect from this role?

Act in litigation from inception through to trial via carriage of multiple tort files
Prepare written court materials, appear in court and advise on litigation strategies at the case level
Play an advisory role to Definity's Claims department in relation to claims litigation

What you bring to the role?

Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
37 years of postcall experience working in insurance litigation, ideally with trial experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint
High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information
Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
Interest in court advocacy, especially trial work
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts
Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capability for effective presentation tools/methods
Sound judgment, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problemsolve, and deal with ambiguity and have the ability to provide meaningful advice and recommendations
Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
Team player, adaptable to a changing environment

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we've got it:

Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company share ownership program
Pension and savings programs, with companymatched RRSP contributions
Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
Wellness and recognition programs
Discounts on products and services

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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