In-House - Legal Counsel - Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defence (3-5 yrs)  INC-186

 

Downtown Toronto

POSITION TITLE:
Legal Counsel, Litigation

VALUE STATEMENT:
Get your foot in the door of this top-notch corporation, with all the benefits of a high-end litigation practice without the business and client-development worries. If you thrive on a diverse general litigation practice incl trial work, here is an opportunity to join one of the few large Canadian law depts that handles most of its litigation in-house. If you’re eager to expand from strictly insurance defence to a broader commercial practice, this job is for you. Enjoy an interesting, wide variety of work and clients. This law dept is known for its collegiality, headed by a leader who provides strong personal and professional support.

POSITION:
General commercial and civil litigation. Handle (a) insurance defence type work, which includes property damage and personal injury litigation, and (b) commercial litigation, which includes most real estate litigation and procurement litigation (commercial contract litigation). Take independent carriage of smaller files; and enjoy support of senior litigators when needed.

TERM:
Permanent position.

CANDIDATE:
You have broad litigation background, with solid experience with pleadings, motions, and discoveries. Insurance defence and commercial litigation background is needed. Some employment law, an asset. Good interpersonal skills are vital. Small firm and/or in-house experience are welcome.

ORGANIZATION:
This is a highly influential, well regarded major corporation.

COMPENSATION AND START:
Great benefits package in addition to a competitive salary and bonus.  To start immediately.


CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACTION:
Full confidentiality assured. We do not forward your resume nor disclose your identity to employer without your express authorization.

 


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