Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility.

It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how 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 full-time permanent 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

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.