In-house counsel

In-House – Director Claims Legal Counsel – Insurance Defence (7+ yrs) INCP-183

December 20, 2010

Toronto – West

 

FULL TITLE:

Director, Claims, Legal Counsel, Ontario, Atlantic and Western Canada.

 

POSITION: Be an integral part of the business leadership team and legal team. The 3 components of the job are 1) the people side; 2) the business side, and 3) the legal/technical.

1) You’ll be in charge of 16 direct reports incl 8 lawyers, and growing.

2) You’ll be sitting at the table with a small senior management team, playing an advisory, planning, and decision-making role incl helping to balance professional resourcing with claims control and settlement costs. You’ll be responsible for budgets and evaluation; and for outside counsel.

3) Your contribution will be on a specialized basis, more advisory than directly file responsible.

TERM: Permanent.

 

CANDIDATE: The skills needed are strategic, results-based, value-based leadership; and leadership in interpersonal relations. Also:

1) 7 years of experience in insurance law, preferably in property and casualty; and accident benefits, an asset, and

2) 3 years managing specialized professionals

 

ORGANIZATION: A highly respected and successful provider of home and auto insurance

CAREER BENEFITS TO YOU: This is a top employer that offers you a chance to rise to a higher platform. Be a driving force in developing national claims policy and outcomes within a culture that prioritizes training and career development, and work-life balance. Help grow an expanding legal solutions team. Enjoy the law and non-law career mobility that this dynamic, growing company has to offer you.

COMPENSATION AND START: This position comes with a car. Competitive compensation and bonus plan.

 

CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACTION: Full confidentiality assured. We do not forward your resume nor disclose your identity to employer without your express authorization.

For more information, please contact Anita Lerek anita.lerek@advocateplacement.com 416-927-7159.

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