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In-House Insurance Litigation Counsel – Toronto / Cambridge Ontario Insurance Defence Lawyer | Casualty & Accident Benefits Litigation | 3–8 Years’ Experience A leading Canadian mutual insurer is expanding its Ontario legal team and is seeking an In-House Counsel with strong insurance litigation experience to join its legal department. This is an excellent opportunity for an Ontario-call lawyer with 3–8 years of litigation experience who wants to move in-house while continuing to handle sophisticated casualty and accident benefits matters from start to finish. Following Gore Mutual’s combination with Beneva and Unica Insurance, the organization is building a stronger and more diversified mutual insurance operation across Ontario and Western Canada. The legal team supports a broad range of insurance claims and litigation while working closely with claims professionals, clients, Team Leaders and senior Legal leadership. The Opportunity The successful In-House Insurance Counsel will manage a significant portfolio of approximately 50+ casualty and accident benefits files , with file complexity aligned with experience. Counsel will have responsibility for matters throughout the litigation lifecycle, providing legal advice and developing strategies designed to achieve timely, commercially appropriate resolutions. The role offers substantial hands-on litigation exposure, including: Managing insurance defence and claims disputes from initial assignment through resolution Conducting and preparing for examinations for discovery Preparing for and attending private mediations and pre-trials Handling contested motions and other litigation proceedings Conducting arbitrations, trials and appeals Providing settlement advice and negotiating resolutions Preparing legal

Assistant General Counsel, Crypto & Fintech – Toronto A leading global financial technology company is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Crypto & Fintech to join its growing legal and regulatory team in Toronto. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Canadian-qualified lawyer with 7+ years of experience in cryptocurrency, securities, financial services, fintech, derivatives, or related regulatory matters to take on a high-impact in-house legal role. The successful candidate will work closely with product, compliance, business, and regulatory teams to support the development and launch of innovative financial products in Canada. This role is particularly well suited to a lawyer who combines strong technical legal knowledge with commercial judgment and enjoys working directly with business and product teams. The Opportunity As Assistant General Counsel, Crypto , you will provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on cryptocurrency products and services offered to Canadian customers. You will play a key role in evaluating new products, identifying regulatory requirements, managing legal risk, and helping the business bring innovative financial technology products to market. This is a highly collaborative role for a lawyer who wants to move beyond traditional legal advisory work and become a strategic partner to product and compliance teams. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario , with an expectation of working from the office at least three days per week. Key Responsibilities Provide legal and regulatory advice relating to cryptocurrency, digital assets, securities, derivatives, financial services, and fintech products . Advise product and compliance teams throughout the full product development and launch process. Assess Canadian legal and regulatory requirements applicable to new and existing financial products. Identify regulatory risks and develop practical solutions that allow the business to achieve its commercial objectives. Monitor and advise on developments affecting the Canadian cryptocurrency and digital asset regulatory environment . Work directly with Canadian securities regulators and applicable self-regulatory organizations on regulatory, compliance, and innovation matters. Partner with internal business, compliance, risk, product, and technology teams on complex legal issues. Coordinate with external counsel when specialized legal or regulatory advice is required. Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders. Build strong relationships across the organization and help facilitate the successful launch of new products and features. Take a proactive, commercially minded approach to legal work and act as a strategic business partner. Support other corporate, regulatory, and product-related legal matters as required. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: A J.D. or equivalent Canadian law degree from a law school accredited by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Membership in good standing with at least one Canadian provincial or territorial law society. 7+ years of relevant legal experience gained at a leading law firm, government or regulatory agency, financial institution, brokerage, technology company, cryptocurrency company, or fintech business. Experience advising on one or more of cryptocurrency, digital assets, securities, derivatives, financial services regulation, money transmission, sanctions, or related regulatory matters . Strong understanding of Canadian securities and financial services regulation. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to explain sophisticated legal and regulatory issues clearly to business and product teams. Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach. The ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving technology and financial services environment. Why Join This Team? This is an opportunity to join an innovative financial technology business at a significant moment in the evolution of financial services and digital assets. You will work on sophisticated and emerging legal issues while collaborating directly with experienced professionals across product, compliance, technology, finance, and regulatory affairs . The company offers: High-impact work with significant opportunities for professional growth. Competitive performance-based compensation, including bonus opportunities and equity. Comprehensive health and insurance benefits. Mental health and wellness support. Flexible lifestyle benefits covering areas such as wellness, childcare, education, and learning. Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, volunteer days, parental leave, and additional time off. A high-quality Toronto office environment with catered meals, events, and collaborative workspaces. Monthly commuter support. Compensation Toronto, Ontario Base Salary: $144,500 – $170,000 CAD The position is also eligible for bonus compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, location, business requirements, and market conditions. Apply – Assistant General Counsel, Crypto & Fintech If you are a Canadian-qualified lawyer with significant cryptocurrency, fintech, securities, financial services, or regulatory experience and are interested in joining a technology-driven financial services company, this is an opportunity to take on a highly visible in-house legal position in Toronto. Apply today to explore this Assistant General Counsel – Crypto / Fintech opportunity.

Insurance Defense & Class Actions Associate (2–4 Years) Litigation Associate – Downtown Toronto A premier Ontario-based law firm is currently looking for a Litigation Associate to join their highly-regarded insurance defense and class actions practice in the heart of Toronto. This firm is recognized for its sophisticated approach to advocacy and a culture that prioritizes professional development and cross-team collaboration. The Opportunity This role is designed for an ambitious lawyer looking to transition into a more substantial platform. You will handle a diverse and challenging portfolio—including complex Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and tort claims, as well as defending major institutional and corporate clients in complex class action proceedings—while gaining direct, hands-on experience in the courtroom and before administrative tribunals. Key Benefits: Trial & Hearing Exposure: Frequent opportunities to lead and assist on high-stakes litigation and class-proceeding matters. Balanced Structure: A competitive and achievable billing target that respects your time. Hybrid Work Environment: A modern hybrid work schedule. Professional Pedigree: Work alongside some of the city's most respected litigators and class action defense counsel in a mentorship-heavy environment. Candidate Requirements Experience: 2–4 years of post-call experience in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation, with exposure to multi-party or class action proceedings. Competence: A proven ability to manage files independently, from initial assessment through to certification motions, mediations, or trial. Strategic Thinking: A proactive approach to file resolution, risk assessment, and a keen eye for detail in large-scale document management. Communication: Exceptional drafting skills and the confidence to provide high-level counsel to sophisticated insurer and corporate clients. Why This Firm? Opportunities at this level within such a prestigious downtown group are infrequent. If you are looking to move away from a siloed role and into a position that offers true career trajectory, courtroom time, and exposure to cutting-edge class action defense work, this is the ideal transition. Confidential Applications To explore this opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV to: Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner – Cartel Inc. First Canadian Place, Suite 2550 ben@cartelinc.com Seniority Level: Associate Industry: Legal Services Employment Type: Full-time

Say Goodbye to Business Development and Hello to Flexibility Are you ready to focus on what you do best: being a great lawyer? Join Canada’s largest in-house P&C insurance litigation team. As In-House Legal Counsel I at Intact, you will step away from client-chasing and billable-hour pressures to enjoy true work-life integration, competitive compensation, and a supportive team environment. Working within our Legal Claims team, you will be at the heart of our mission: helping people, businesses, and society move forward. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity, excellence, customer-driven focus, and generosity, you will have the autonomy to manage and creatively resolve property, casualty, and accident benefits files. What You’ll Do Independently handle a diverse portfolio of insurance defense files (property, casualty, and accident benefits) from inception to resolution. Draft legal opinions, pleadings, affidavits, tribunal documents, mediation briefs, and pre-hearing memoranda. Independently prepare for and conduct discoveries, examinations under oath, mediations, LAT hearings, arbitrations, pre-trials, and trials. Collaborate with an industry-leading team of lawyers, paralegals, adjusters, and administrative professionals to control indemnity and legal expenses. Support Intermediate and Senior Legal Counsel through second-chairing and legal research. Leverage modern legal tech, AI tools, iManage, ACL, and the Microsoft Office suite to maximize operational efficiency. What You Bring Qualifications: Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of solid insurance litigation experience. Skills: Demonstrated strength in legal research, independent drafting, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and courtroom or tribunal advocacy (LAT experience is a strong asset). Mindset: Pragmatic problem-solver with exceptional organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Total Rewards & Benefits Hybrid Work: Flexible work arrangements tailored to support work-life balance. Vacation: Competitive base time off plus the option to purchase up to five additional vacation days per year. Retirement Security: Defined Benefit (DB) pension plan offering a guaranteed lifetime retirement income, plus a robust Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 50% company match (up to 12%+ total savings potential). Wellness: Comprehensive virtual healthcare, wellness spending accounts, and mental/physical health support programs.   Faites vos adieux au développement des affaires et bonjour à la flexibilité! Prêt(e) à vous consacrer à ce que vous faites de mieux : être un(e) excellent(e) avocat(e)? Joignez-vous à la plus importante équipe interne de litige en assurance IARD au Canada. En tant qu' avocat(e) interne (niveau I) chez Intact, vous laisserez derrière vous la recherche de clients pour vous concentrer sur la pratique du droit dans un environnement collaboratif et valorisant. Nos équipes sont au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Ensemble, nous aidons les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l'avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. Vos Rôles et Responsabilités Gérer de façon autonome des dossiers de défense en assurance (biens, accidents et responsabilités) du début à la fin. Rédiger des avis juridiques, des actes de procédure, des affidavits, des mémoires de médiation et des documents de tribunal. Préparer et mener de façon indépendante des interrogatoires (préalables et sous serment), des médiations, des audiences au TAA, des arbitrages et des procès. Collaborer avec des avocats, des technicienn(e)s juridiques et des experts en sinistre chevronné(e)s pour optimiser la gestion des dossiers et le contrôle des coûts. Tirer parti des technologies modernes et des outils d'intelligence artificielle pour maximiser l'efficacité opérationnelle. Profil Recherché Membre en règle du Barreau de l'Ontario. Minimum de 2 ans d'expérience pertinente en litige d'assurances. Solides compétences en rédaction juridique, recherche, négociation et modes alternatifs de règlement des différends (MARC). Expérience en audience (notamment au Tribunal d'appel en matière de permis - TAA) considérée comme un atout majeur. Maîtrise des outils technologiques (iManage, ACL, suites bureautiques et IA). Rémunération et Avantages Échelle salariale : 101 800 $– 124 400$ (pour une semaine de 35 heures). Boni annuel cible : 10 % (avec un potentiel doublé selon la performance). Régime de retraite : Régime à prestations déterminées assurant un revenu garanti à vie. Avantages : Formule de travail hybride, RAAE avec cotisation patronale de 50 %, soins de santé virtuels et compte mieux-être. #myReferrals3000 / #mesRéférences3000 Intact souscrit au principe d'équité en matière d'emploi et encourage la diversité au sein de ses équipes. Veuillez noter qu'aucun parrainage d'immigration n'est offert pour ce rôle; les candidats doivent être légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada.