In House Legal Counsel I

Intact Financial

Montréal, Canada
Base: 101,800 - 124,400 cad annually; bonus/equity...
Hybrid
Civil litigation expertise
Insurance and liability law knowledge
Legal research and drafting skills
This role offers the opportunity to join a highly performing and inspiring legal team focused on delivering quality litigation services within the insurance sector

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to join a highly performing and inspiring legal team focused on delivering quality litigation services within the insurance sector.
  • Employees benefit from a competitive pension plan including defined benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive wellness program supporting physical and mental health.
  • The company fosters an inclusive and accessible workplace that values diversity and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly performing and inspiring legal team focused on delivering quality litigation services within the insurance sector.

Salary

Base: 101,800 - 124,400 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: 10% annual bonus target with potential payout up to double; Benefits: Flexible work, wellness programs, pension plans, employee share purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Civil litigation expertise
  • Insurance and liability law knowledge
  • Legal research and drafting skills
  • Client-focused legal support
  • Fluency in French legal terminology
  • Collaboration with legal teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with labor law
  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Interest in new technologies and AI tools
  • Strong negotiation and strategic skills
  • Team player with leadership influence
  • Flexibility for travel within Quebec

Key Requirements

  • Member of the Barreau du Québec for at least 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant civil litigation experience
  • Experience in insurance and liability civil litigation
  • Strong legal drafting, research, and analysis skills
  • Eligibility to work in Canada
  • Bilingualism is an asset

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in Canada

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