Overview

Our client, a leading global law firm is seeking a senior associate lawyer to join its thriving Canadian insurance coverage and monitoring practice.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Vancouver or Calgary office of a global law firm with a strong international insurance platform and a highly regarded Canadian practice.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in insurance coverage analysis and monitoring, with the ability to advise insurer clients across a broad range of policy areas, including CGL, wrap-up liability, professional indemnity, cyber, product liability and recall, D&O, crime, and other commercial insurance policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys sophisticated coverage work, client-facing advisory matters, and the chance to further develop their practice within an entrepreneurial, collegial, and internationally connected environment. The role may also include opportunities to appear before the courts on coverage-related matters, depending on the candidate's interest and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Reviewing and analyzing coverage under a variety of insurance policies and providing strategic advice to insurer clients.
Conducting coverage investigations and managing coverage disputes.
Representing London and North American-based insurer clients in the management of Canadian coverage matters.
Acting as monitoring counsel in matters where defence counsel has been retained but coverage remains a critical issue.
Recommending and appointing defence counsel on behalf of insurer clients, where appropriate.
Coordinating and managing information received from defence counsel and clients.
Maintaining and developing strong relationships with insurer clients.
Participating in mediations as an insurer representative.
Conducting legal research and preparing legal analysis.
Participating in professional and business development opportunities, including relevant Canadian Bar Association and industry events.
Supporting other related business needs and practice priorities as they arise.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

A JD or LL.B. from a recognized common law school and be qualified to practise law in British Columbia, Alberta, or Manitoba.
Membership in good standing with the applicable provincial law society.
Approximately 5 to 7 years of post-call experience in private practice with specific experience in insurance coverage analysis.
Experience advising on general insurance and/or professional indemnity matters.
Excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Sound judgment, strong legal reasoning, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
The ability to develop strategy, present clear advice to clients, and communicate instructions precisely.
Strong advocacy skills.
High integrity, intellectual rigour, and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in practice and client development.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is approximately $170,000 to $185,000, depending on experience level and overall qualifications, in accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency requirements.

Benefits may include:

Hybrid or remote work flexibility.
Flexible paid time off.
Performance-based bonus opportunities.
Referral bonus opportunities.
Mentorship, training, and career development support.
Access to regional and global professional development programs.
Opportunities to participate in client-facing and industry events.
A collegial, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Parental leave support.
Opportunities for international collaboration and global mobility.

The successful candidate will benefit from sophisticated work, strong mentorship, meaningful client contact, and the resources of an established global platform.

We thank all applicants in advance but only those with the requisite experience will be considered.

City

Vancouver

Category

ASSOCIATES & PARTNERS

Practice Areas

Litigation

Work Type

Permanent / Full Time

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