Definity Financial
Counsel Lead, Claims Litigation-Accident Benefits (12 Month Contract)
Definity Financial, North York, ON
Job Description
This is a 12 Month Contract Role
What can you expect in this role?
What do you bring to the role?
Salary Range: $111,300 - $205,500
About Us
Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.
What's in it for you?
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.
It's better here - but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [redacted].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
About the Team
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.
This is a 12 Month Contract Role
What can you expect in this role?
- Work with the VP, Litigation to lead and oversee a team of litigation lawyers handling Accident Benefits Litigation
- Contribute to leadership of Definity's Claims Litigation Unit
- Opportunity to provide advice to the Claims department on Accident Benefits litigation handling generally
- Limited caseload of high complexity litigation files
What do you bring to the role?
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with at least 3 years coaching or mentoring other lawyers
- At least 6-10 years of litigation experience, with significant Accident Benefits litigation experience
- Strong commitment to coaching and mentoring developing lawyers
- Passion for finding better ways
- Empathy and ability to motivate
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility
- Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
- Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
- This role requires clearance of a background check and disciplinary action check
Salary Range: $111,300 - $205,500
About Us
Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.
What's in it for you?
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.
It's better here - but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [redacted].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
About the Team
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.