Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits - 1 Year Contract
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, 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, 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 1 year contract opportunity based in Toronto or Mississauga.
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 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 License 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
Excellent communication and negotiator skills
The perks of working "in-house" at Intact:
Be a part of a collaborative, inclusive community that values all individuals and perspectives
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
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
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 temporary member of our team:
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
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.
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, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
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.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.