Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer 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. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
This is a 12 Month Contract Role
What can you expect in this role?
- Work with the VP, Litigation to lead and oversee a team of litigation lawyers handling Accident Benefits Litigation
- Contribute to leadership of Definity’s Claims Litigation Unit
- Opportunity to provide advice to the Claims department on Accident Benefits litigation handling generally
- Limited caseload of high complexity litigation files
What do you bring to the role?
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with at least 3 years coaching or mentoring other lawyers
- At least 6-10 years of litigation experience, with significant Accident Benefits litigation experience
- Strong commitment to coaching and mentoring developing lawyers
- Passion for finding better ways
- Empathy and ability to motivate
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility
- Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
- 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
- This role requires clearance of a background check and disciplinary action check
Salary Range: $111,300 - $205,500
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected] .
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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