Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits – Intact Financial

Title of the Job: Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.About the roleWe offer you more than just a career. As an In-House Legal Counsel, Accident Benefits, working here means that you can focus on doing what you do best: being a great lawyer. With Canada’s largest in-house P&C insurance litigation team, you can say ‘goodbye!’ to business development and ‘hello!’ to work flexibility, being supported and feeling valued.With our Legal Claims team, you’ll be at the heart of what we do best: helping people. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, excellence, being customer-driven and generosity, you’ll have the freedom to manage and be creative in your approach to resolve accident benefits, loss transfer and priority dispute files.This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Toronto or Mississauga.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 industryHelp Intact achieve strategic goals related to indemnity and expense controlHandle accident benefits disputes, loss transfer and priority dispute files from beginning to endAppear before the License Appeal Tribunal and prepare written and oral submissions as neededAssess claims with a focus on controlling indemnity but, at the same time, be pragmatic with a view to proactive and efficient resolutionShare knowledge and coach your Intact colleagues both inside and outside your departmentWhat 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 employeesStrong 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 environmentAn ability to think outside the box, find novel solutions and be a pragmatic problem solverThe ideal candidate is/has:A member in good standing with the Law Society of OntarioProven experience in assessing and handling Accident Benefits filesExperience at the License Appeal TribunalExperience in attending private arbitrations would be considered an assetExperience handling catastrophic accident benefit claims is an assetProficient and comfortable with digital solutions in the practice of lawExcellent communication and negotiator skillsThe perks of working “in-house” at Intact:Be a part of a collaborative, inclusive community that values all individuals and perspectivesCompetitive pension plan including defined benefit and defined contribution optionsComprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your successIndustry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchasedAn extensive, flexible benefits package plus access to virtual health careAn annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyleA company-matching Community Impact program that gives employees the flexibility to choose how and where you give, in ways that are meaningful to them. Intact will amplify efforts by matching donations, time spent volunteering, or both!#LI-Hybrid #LI-LegalWhat we offerWorking here means you’ll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:A financial rewards program that recognizes your successAn industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchasedAn extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcareFlexible work arrangementsPossibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per yearAn annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyleAccess to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleaguesA dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programsInclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunitiesInspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you growA Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.We are an equal opportunity employerAt Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs., including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.

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