Real Estate Claims Counsel
Overview
Our client, a specialty insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Counsel to their team. The Real Estate Claims Counsel will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving errors and omissions claims against them.Your role will include:
- Managing a portfolio of interesting claim files spanning various areas.
- Managing claims in-house and directing external legal counsel and professionals in resolving them.
- Instructing, formulating, and implementing litigation and repair strategy from monitoring to defense, motions, trials, and appeals.
- Working with top Ontario Counsel in high-profile matters.
- Handling cutting-edge legal issues.
- Coverage evaluation.
- Setting claim reserves.
- Reviewing, interpreting, negotiating, and drafting agreements.
- Responding to insureds and claimants.
- Litigation management.
- Negotiation of settlement and authorizing payments as required.
- Investigating, evaluating, and resolving claims directly and in conjunction with internal and external counsel, claims adjusters, and consultants.
- Acting as a legal resource for the company’s various business units.
- A JD/LLB and are licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in Canada.
- A minimum of 8 years of litigation experience (more experience is welcomed!) in real estate litigation or/and transactions.
- In-house insurance industry experience is considered an asset.
- Able to identify and implement file strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy where necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
- Able to take a proactive and creative approach to claims handling.
- Keen to develop expertise in many areas of law, including insurance coverage.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
- Are able to make effective use of technology.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities.
- Forward thinking and have a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Solid litigation and people skills are required.
If this describes you, and you are interested in joining an organization that provides a stimulating work environment, a strong team dynamic, and promotes great work-life balance, send us your details.
This is an active opening for a current role.
The compensation range is: $145,000–$155,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation may include bonuses, benefits, or other incentives.
AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made. We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.
City
Toronto
Category
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Practice Areas
Insurance
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time