Job Description

From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you'll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

In return, we'll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts - the best the industry has to offer. You'll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can help shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We offer you more than just a career. As an In-House Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits & Insurance Defence, working here means that you can focus on doing what you do best: being a great lawyer. With Canada's largest in-house P&C insurance litigation team, you can say 'goodbye!' to business development and 'hello!' to work flexibility, being supported and feeling valued.

With our Legal Claims team, you'll be at the heart of what we do best: helping people. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, excellence, being customer-driven and generosity, you'll have the freedom to manage and be creative in your approach to resolve accident benefits, loss transfer and priority dispute files.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in our Richmond Hill, Ontario location.

What you'll do here:

Work with autonomy in your practice and collaborate with a high-performing team of lawyers, adjusters, and legal support professionals - the best in the industry

Help Intact achieve strategic goals related to indemnity and expense control

Handle casualty and property insurance defence files of varying complexities from beginning to end

Appear before all levels of court including attending on motions and at trial

Handle accident benefits disputes, loss transfer and priority dispute files from beginning to end

Appear before the License Appeal Tribunal and prepare written and oral submissions as needed

Assess claims with a focus on controlling indemnity but, at the same time, be pragmatic with a view to proactive and efficient resolution

Share knowledge and coach your Intact colleagues both inside and outside your department

What you bring to the table:

Strong organization, communication and negotiation skills that will help you manage a busy practice, including working effectively with legal support staff including legal assistants, law clerks, and administrative support employees

Strong interpersonal skills, a natural ability to work collaboratively with others and to build effective client relationships that will make you a great team player and contribute to the positive work environment

An ability to think outside the box, find novel solutions and be a pragmatic problem solver

The ideal candidate is/has:

A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Proven experience in assessing and handling Accident Benefits files

Experience at the Licence Appeal Tribunal

Experience in attending private arbitrations would be considered an asset

Experience handling catastrophic accident benefit claims is an asset

Proficient and comfortable with digital solutions in the practice of law

Competency with drafting pleadings, research, and analysis, conducting discoveries and preparing for and conducting mediations and all litigation steps up to and including trial

Excellent communication and negotiator skills

Ability to periodically travel throughout Ontario to defend claims

The perks of working "in-house" at Intact:

Be a part of a collaborative, inclusive community that values all individuals and perspectives

Competitive pension plan including defined benefit and defined contribution options

Comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success

Industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive, flexible benefits package plus access to virtual health care

An annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle

A company-matching Community Impact program that gives employees the flexibility to choose how and where you give, in ways that are meaningful to them. Intact will amplify efforts by matching donations, time spent volunteering, or both!

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.

If you are an employee of Intact, belairdirect, or Johnson Insurance, please apply for this role on Contact People.