Avocat(e)-Plaidant(e) Junior en défense

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance‑led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model. Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year. Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more. Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life). Salary range (but not limited to): 101,800 - 124,400. Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 10%. As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long‑term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35‑hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. Responsabilités

Join a high‑performing and inspiring team of legal professionals. Effectively manage your own volume of litigation cases across all lines of Intact business and collaborate with intermediate and senior lawyers on litigation matters. Lead a range of cases from beginning to end in diverse and engaging areas of intervention. Draft legal opinions. Prepare and submit an initial report and subsequent follow‑up reports presenting your recommendations. Represent Intact and its insureds before civil and administrative courts. Deepen your professional expertise by working alongside experienced lawyers. Support insurance operations teams from Intact business lines and affiliated companies by providing your unique expertise. Contribute to the operations, directions, and strategies of Intact's claims service in Quebec, particularly through communication of legal information. Prepare and present training seminars to the claims service and write articles on topics of interest for internal distribution. Work as a member of the claims legal team on implementing programs and procedures aimed at delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective legal services both internally and externally. Qualifications

Bachelor of Law and a member of the Quebec Bar for at least 1 year. 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in civil litigation, particularly in insurance and civil liability. Strong writing, research, and legal analysis skills, knowledge of litigation phases, interest in advocacy and trial experience is an asset. Experience in employment law (individual and collective employment contracts) is an important asset. Sense of responsibility and priority management, open mind and strong communication skills. Negotiation skills and strategic thinking to recommend settlement directions when relevant. Dynamic, efficient, team spirit and influential leadership. Openness to travel: the person may be called to handle cases in all regions of Quebec. Bilingualism (French and English) both orally and written is an asset. The claims legal service also handles cases involving anglophone parties. Benefits

Opportunity to focus on quality work. Part of a collaborative and inclusive community that values all people and all points of view. Competitive retirement plan with defined benefit and defined contribution options. Comprehensive financial benefits program that recognizes your success. Employee stock purchase plan among the best in the industry, with a 50% matching contribution on net shares purchased. Large flexible benefits program and access to virtual health care. Annual wellbeing account to promote an active lifestyle. Community action programme with matching company contributions, giving employees the flexibility to choose how and who they give to. Intact will amplify these efforts by matching employee donations, volunteer time or both. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This position will fill an essential role in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer. At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here. Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration‑related matters including but not limited to employer‑specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on the Internal Career Site.

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