Conseiller ou conseillère, Affaires juridiques

Desjardins Financial Security (DFS) is seeking a talented and motivated mid-level litigation lawyer to join its in-house team.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team of legal professionals which includes lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants.

We handle litigation related to life and health insurance, specifically, group disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and extended health insurance.

As in-house counsel, you help protect the organization’s legal interests by ensuring that it complies with all laws. You also play a key role in making sure that its rights are protected, and obligations are met.

You represent the organization in situations involving its legal interests. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business.

You advise and assist internal clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies, and programs.

You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives, priorities, and projects.

Coordination is critical, as you frequently interact with stakeholders both internally and external to the organization.

More specifically, you will be required to :

Be responsible for developing strategy on litigated files, preparing witnesses, and presenting arguments for average- to high-complexity files

Prepare legal opinions based on facts and applicable legislation. Draft pleadings and materials for use in Court and before administrative tribunals.

Represent the organization before civil and administrative courts and tribunals

Handle out of Court negotiations and associated strategy

Analyze matters, advise, and support the various organization units with appeals before civil and administrative courts

Be the subject-matter expert for various organization units in their area of expertise. Assume responsibility for or participate in special mandates or projects when required.

Represent their sector on various committees

Monitor the various organization sectors' compliance with applicable legislation and regulations and cooperate with sectors in charge of compliance to provide them with the necessary information

What we offer*

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

Group insurance including telemedicine.

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

What you bring to the table

Bachelor's degree in a related field

A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including at least three years of proven experience in the field of insurance defense

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Experience in Litigation

Experience in Insurance Law

Experience with courtroom advocacy

A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Expert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and / or clients

Communicates effectively, Complexity, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

LI-Hybrid

Trade Union

Non-unionized