Legal Counsel, Insurance
Legal Counsel, Insurance
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Job Description
The Legal Counsel will support the Project team and the Legal Director on various insurance law matters including but not limited to the management of insurance claim files and logs contractual interpretation and managing litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
Under the Legal Directors supervision the Legal Counsel will among other things:
- Manage processes for all property casualty and third party liability claims ensuring accurate and timely resolution;
- Document and maintain accurate claims files cataloging pertinent information;
- Work alongside insurance site teams finance safety and other internal team members to proactively identify and address claims;
- Maintain and manage reporting of claims log;
- Prepare reports regularly to highlight claim trends and analyze loss data;
- Negotiate settlement amounts in conjunction with insurance teams;
- Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction by proactively managing claims;
- Refer claims for subrogation with insurance partners;
- Provide support management and direction in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings;
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda; and
- Provide general legal support to the project for non-insurance related matters including but not limited to subcontract drafting negotiating and administration of contracts.
Qualifications :
- 5-7 years of experience in commercial insurance claims preferably in the construction engineering or related industries
- Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ontario
- Experience in property casualty and third party liability claims
- Experience on P3 and other large complex construction projects is a significant asset
- Experience with dispute resolution is an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and great commercial judgment
- The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and trust with all stakeholders
- Strong inter-personal skills including resiliency
Additional Information :
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Extended medical insurance
- (Optional) RRSP matching
- Discretionary Bonus
Why OTG
Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.
At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If youre ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the worlds most diverse cities dont wait any longerapply now!
While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
