Lawyer – Litigation
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Temporary
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- Job type
- Temporary
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- Has a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience within the insurance industry.
- Posting language
- English
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Description
Lawyer - litigation
Are you passionate about litigation and looking to contribute to the purpose of a company committed to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Lawyer, you will play a key role within our Legal Affairs team.
You were called to the Bar a few years ago. Today, you’ve come across this opportunity. The experiences and challenges you’ve encountered along the way have shaped the lawyer you are today. You’ve experienced both successes and setbacks. You manage your files with confidence. You are autonomous, authentic, and eager to be part of a motivated team.
We are looking for a lawyer who strives to do better every day. Someone who encourages curiosity, learns from what hasn’t worked, brings energy to discussions, and finds fulfillment in progressing as part of a team. Someone who is driven, effective, and results-oriented.You have ideas. You have a voice. And you want to share them. We want to hear what you have to say so that, together, we can continue moving in the right direction.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.
What You’ll Accomplish With Us
As a Lawyer, you will be at the heart of our mission.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Do you have the experience, maturity, and qualities needed to take on these responsibilities?
What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role
We’re looking for someone who:
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Lawyer - litigation
- contractual position *
Are you passionate about litigation and looking to contribute to the purpose of a company committed to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Lawyer, you will play a key role within our Legal Affairs team.
You were called to the Bar a few years ago. Today, you’ve come across this opportunity. The experiences and challenges you’ve encountered along the way have shaped the lawyer you are today. You’ve experienced both successes and setbacks. You manage your files with confidence. You are autonomous, authentic, and eager to be part of a motivated team.
We are looking for a lawyer who strives to do better every day. Someone who encourages curiosity, learns from what hasn’t worked, brings energy to discussions, and finds fulfillment in progressing as part of a team. Someone who is driven, effective, and results-oriented.You have ideas. You have a voice. And you want to share them. We want to hear what you have to say so that, together, we can continue moving in the right direction.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.
What You’ll Accomplish With Us
As a Lawyer, you will be at the heart of our mission.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Manage and oversee litigation files involving the company and its insureds in property and casualty insurance and civil liability matters, including through the use of JurisEvolution software.
- Develop strategies to resolve litigation matters in a favourable and cost-effective manner.
- Represent the company and/or its insureds before civil and administrative courts and tribunals.
- Effectively manage your schedule with the support and collaboration of a legal assistant.
- Build trusted relationships with colleagues across the organization.
- Work closely with claims adjusters and colleagues on more complex insurance claims, including major losses and special risks.
- Provide legal opinions related to insurance law, particularly regarding underwriting, policy cancellation, property and casualty insurance, and civil liability.
- Handle access-to-information requests, when applicable.
- Conduct statutory examinations in cases where they are warranted.
- Collaborate with members of the Operations Vice-Presidency to better understand their needs and challenges and provide legal advice.
- Participate in the organization’s continuous improvement initiatives.
- Share your expertise with colleagues and contribute to building an engaged and inspired team.
- Stay informed of relevant legal, legislative, and case law developments.
- Continue developing your skills and pursuing ongoing professional learning.
Do you have the experience, maturity, and qualities needed to take on these responsibilities?
What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and is a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
- Has a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience within the insurance industry.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of property and casualty insurance underwriting principles, which would be considered a significant asset.
- Demonstrates strong initiative, adaptability, and business acumen.
- Demonstrates autonomy and sound judgment, possesses excellent communication skills, and brings forward innovative approaches tailored to the issues at hand.
- Is fluent in French and has an intermediate level of English, as the role requires weekly communication with internal and external clients located across Canada.
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
- Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
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Responsibilities
Manage litigation files involving the company and its insureds in property and casualty insurance and civil liability matters, develop cost-effective resolution strategies, and represent clients before courts and tribunals. Provide insurance-related legal advice, collaborate with claims and operations teams, handle applicable examinations and information requests, and contribute to continuous improvement and team development.
Requirements
Requires an LL.B. and good standing with the Quebec Bar, along with at least two years of litigation experience in the insurance industry. Candidates should have strong initiative, adaptability, judgment, communication skills, and business acumen; knowledge of property and casualty underwriting is an asset, and French fluency with intermediate English is required.
Skills
- Litigation Management
- Insurance Law
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Civil Liability
- Legal Strategy
- Court Representation
- Legal Research
- Legal Opinion Writing
- Claims Management
- Underwriting Principles
- Access-to-Information Requests
- Statutory Examinations
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Business Acumen
- JurisEvolution
Benefits
- Flexible Group Insurance
- Competitive Pension Plan
- Vacation Days
- Wellness and Personal Development Days
- Telemedicine
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ergonomic Furniture Program
- Performance Bonus
- Discounts on Company Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Civil Liability
- Quebec Bar
- Bachelor of Laws
- Underwriting
- Claims Adjusting
- Major Losses
- Special Risks
- Civil Courts
- Administrative Tribunals
- Legal Opinions
- Policy Cancellation
- Access-to-Information Requests
- Statutory Examinations
- JurisEvolution
- Legal Affairs
- Legal Strategy
- French
- English
- Continuous Improvement
- Hybrid Work