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Avocat·e, Couverture d’assurance et litige lié à la couverture / Associate Lawyer – Insurance Coverage & Coverage Litigation

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English · French
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Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

The lawyer will be working on coverage files in important litigation cases in the construction, professional liability and financial risk sectors in Quebec, the rest of Canada, or even in the United States, on behalf of our insurer clients, most of whom are part of the London market. The candidate could also be called upon to plead before the courts on certain coverage matters, if desired. The candidate will be asked to provide coverage advice to insurers across a broad spectrum of policies such as CGL, wrap up, professional indemnity, cyber product liability and recall, D&O, crime and others.

Key Responsibilities

· Review and analyze coverage under various policies to advise insurer clients.

· Handle coverage investigations and disputes, including acting as attorney of record in such disputes for insurers.

· Conduct research and provide legal analysis.

· Attend events in Quebec and abroad for purposes of professional and business development.

· Fulfil other responsibilities relating to this role or resulting from the emergence of new business priorities.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.

· Being a member of a Canadian Bar Association constitutes an asset.

· Diploma in civil law is required, whereas a diploma in Common Law constitutes an asset.

· Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house, specifically in insurance coverage, litigation in Quebec, Canada and/or elsewhere.

· Bilingualism at fluent level, in French and English, verbally and in writing.

· Strong abilities in the preparation of high-quality written reports in French and English.

· Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.

· Strong sense of rigour and meticulous attention to detail.

· Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.

· Negotiating talent.

· Well-established sense of interpersonal relations.

· At ease in developing relationships of trust with clients, as well as with lawyers.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
  • Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
  • Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
  • Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
  • Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
  • Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
  • Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
  • Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Read the full bilingual original

English Version Follows.


L’avocat·e sera appelé·e à travailler dans des dossiers de couverture d’assurance dans le cadre de litiges importants, notamment dans les secteurs de la construction, de la responsabilité professionnelle et des risques financiers, au Québec, ailleurs au Canada et même aux États-Unis, pour le compte de nos clients assureurs, dont la majorité font partie du marché londonien. La personne retenue pourrait également être appelée à plaider devant les tribunaux dans certains dossiers de couverture d’assurance, si elle le souhaite. Il ou elle conseillera les assureurs en matière de couverture relativement à un large éventail de polices d’assurance, notamment en matière de responsabilité civile générale (CGL), d’assurance globale de chantier (« wrap-up »), de responsabilité professionnelle, de cyber risques, responsabilité du fait des produits et rappel de produits, de responsabilité et rappels de produits, de responsabilité des administrateurs et dirigeants (D&O), d’assurance contre le crime, ainsi que dans d’autres domaines.


En raison de la structure pancanadienne et mondiale du cabinet d’avocats Clyde & Co, nos avocat.e.s seront très fréquemment appelé·e·s à collaborer et à interagir avec des clients anglophones résidant tant au Canada qu’à l’étranger. La maîtrise courante de l’anglais est par conséquent requise compte tenu de la nature même des services professionnels livrés à cette clientèle internationale. Plus particulièrement, et sans que cette liste ne soit exhaustive, nos avocats.e. s devront être en mesure de fournir, en langue anglaise, des conseils et des avis juridiques complexes, de rédiger des procédures et des mémoires et de préparer et mener des interrogatoires.


Vos responsabilités

  • Examiner et analyser la couverture offerte aux termes de diverses polices d’assurance afin de conseiller nos clients assureurs.
  • Mener des enquêtes et gérer les différends en matière de couverture d’assurance, notamment en agissant à titre d’avocat·e au dossier pour le compte des assureurs dans le cadre de tels différends.
  • Effectuer des recherches et fournir des analyses juridiques.
  • Participer à des événements au Québec et à l’étranger à des fins de perfectionnement professionnel et de développement des affaires.
  • S’acquitter de toute autre responsabilité liée à ce rôle ou découlant de nouvelles priorités d’affaires.

Vos compétences et votre expérience

· Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec;

· Être membre d'un Barreau canadien constitue un atout;

· Le diplôme en droit civil est requis, alors que le diplôme en ‘’Common Law’’ constitue un atout;

· Minimum de 3 à 5 ans d'expérience pertinente en pratique privée ou en entreprise, plus particulièrement en couverture d’assurance, en litige au Québec, au Canada et/ou ailleurs;

· Bilinguisme courant, en français et en anglais, verbalement et par écrit;

· Aptitudes marquées pour la rédaction de rapports de haute qualité, en français et en anglais;

· Excellentes capacités d'analyse et de synthèse;

· Une grande rigueur ainsi que le souci méticuleux du détail;

· Habileté démontrée à développer des stratégies, à présenter un plan clair au client, et à communiquer avec exactitude et rigueur des instructions;

· Talent de négociateur;

· Sens aguerri des relations interpersonnelles;

· Aisance à développer des liens de confiance avec les clients, de même qu'avec les avocats désignés dans les dossiers de litige.

Pourquoi se joindre à nous?

Chez Clyde & Cie, nous croyons à l’importance de soutenir votre développement professionnel tout en vous offrant la flexibilité et les avantages dont vous avez besoin pour vous épanouir. Voici les avantages que nous offrons :

  • Flexibilité de travail hybride – Tirez parti d’un parfait équilibre travail-vie personnelle, que ce soit à distance ou au bureau.
  • Congés rémunérés flexibles – Les avocat·e·s disposent de la latitude nécessaire pour utiliser leurs congés rémunérés selon leurs besoins, en exerçant leur jugement professionnel.
  • Bonis reliés au rendement – En plus des bonis annuels établis en fonction du rendement, notre régime de primes mensuelles vous offre la possibilité de gagner jusqu’à 2 000 $ par mois.
  • Primes de recommandation – Bénéficiez de primes avantageuses en recommandant des talents à notre équipe.
  • Mentorat et développement de carrière – Bénéficiez d’un mentorat de qualité, de programmes de formation à l’international et d’un soutien au développement de carrière.
  • Culture mobilisatrice – Prenez part à des événements sociaux stimulants, à des initiatives de bénévolat et de service communautaire, et profitez d’occasions de développement professionnel.
  • Congé parental inclusif – Bénéficiez de six mois de congé parental entièrement rémunéré, sans égard au genre ou au chemin vers la parentalité.
  • Programme mondial de mobilité interne – Prenez part à des événements clients en Amérique du Nord et explorez nos bureaux à l’international.
  • Développement de carrière : Faites avancer votre carrière grâce à des formations et des programmes de perfectionnement pour les avocat·e·s aux échelles régionale et mondiale.
  • Régime complet de soins de santé – Soins médicaux, dentaires et de la vue pour vous et les membres admissibles de votre famille.
  • Assurance invalidité complète – Plan complet d’invalidité de courte durée et plan d’invalidité de longue durée bonifié.

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The lawyer will be working on coverage files in important litigation cases in the construction, professional liability and financial risk sectors in Quebec, the rest of Canada, or even in the United States, on behalf of our insurer clients, most of whom are part of the London market. The candidate could also be called upon to plead before the courts on certain coverage matters, if desired. The candidate will be asked to provide coverage advice to insurers across a broad spectrum of policies such as CGL, wrap up, professional indemnity, cyber product liability and recall, D&O, crime and others.

Key Responsibilities

· Review and analyze coverage under various policies to advise insurer clients.

· Handle coverage investigations and disputes, including acting as attorney of record in such disputes for insurers.

· Conduct research and provide legal analysis.

· Attend events in Quebec and abroad for purposes of professional and business development.

· Fulfil other responsibilities relating to this role or resulting from the emergence of new business priorities.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.

· Being a member of a Canadian Bar Association constitutes an asset.

· Diploma in civil law is required, whereas a diploma in Common Law constitutes an asset.

· Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house, specifically in insurance coverage, litigation in Quebec, Canada and/or elsewhere.

· Bilingualism at fluent level, in French and English, verbally and in writing.

· Strong abilities in the preparation of high-quality written reports in French and English.

· Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.

· Strong sense of rigour and meticulous attention to detail.

· Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.

· Negotiating talent.

· Well-established sense of interpersonal relations.

· At ease in developing relationships of trust with clients, as well as with lawyers.

Why Join Us?


At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:


  • Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
  • Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
  • Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
  • Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
  • Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
  • Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
  • Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
  • Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.


The Firm


When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.


Our Commitment


Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.


A Note on Privacy


Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The lawyer will analyze insurance coverage under various policies and provide legal advice to insurer clients regarding complex disputes. They will also act as attorney of record in litigation cases and conduct legal research to support these matters.

Requirements

Candidates must be members in good standing of the Quebec Bar with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in insurance coverage or litigation. A civil law degree is required, and fluency in both French and English is essential for this role.

Skills

  • Insurance coverage
  • Litigation
  • Legal research
  • Legal analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Civil law
  • Professional liability
  • Construction law
  • Financial risk
  • Client relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Bilingualism
  • Reporting
  • Interrogatories

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral rewards
  • Mentorship
  • Career development support
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Global mobility program
  • Health benefits
  • Disability coverage

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Categories

  • Legal
  • Consulting
  • Finance & Accounting

Keywords

  • Insurance coverage
  • Litigation
  • Civil law
  • CGL
  • Professional indemnity
  • Cyber risk
  • D&O
  • Construction law
  • Legal research
  • Negotiation
  • Insurance law
  • London market
  • Wrap-up insurance
  • Product liability
  • Crime insurance
  • Legal analysis
  • Private practice
  • In-house counsel
  • Quebec Bar
  • Common Law

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