In-House Legal Counsel II - Accident Benefits at Intact — NeverHard

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. Minimum of 5+ years of insurance litigation experience. 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. Proficiency in technologies, tools, and software programs to optimize operational efficiency and decision making, including but not limited to AI tools, iManage, ACL and the Microsoft Office package of programs. Salary and Benefits Salary range: 128,300 – 156,800 CAD per year for a 35‑hour week. Bonus annual target, based on base salary, with potential to reach up to double the target based on individual performance and company results. Including flexible work arrangements, hybrid work formula, option to purchase up to five additional vacation days per year, wellness benefits such as virtual health care, wellness expense account, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Le respect est une des valeurs d’Intact. Pour nous, cela veut dire voir la diversité comme une force. Nous veillons à offrir un milieu de travail accessible où tout le monde se sent valorisé, inclus et encouragé à partager son point de vue unique. Nous encourageons les candidatures de personnes appartenant à des groupes dignes d’équité, notamment les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes handicapées, les personnes noires et les personnes faisant partie de la communauté LGBTQI+. Dans le cadre de l’engagement d’Intact envers la réconciliation, nous reconnaissons que nous travaillons, nous nous réunissons et voyageons dans un territoire habité à l’origine par les Premières Nations, les Métis, les Inuits, appelé aujourd’hui Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr