Intact Insurance Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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) 161,600 - 197,500 Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance) 15% 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. About The Role We are looking for a Senior Litigation Lawyer – Surety and Trade Credit, who will partner with Claims and Underwriting to manage complex disputes and protect Intact’s recovery position. What This Role Will Give You the Opportunity to Do
Join a specialized, inspiring and high-performing legal team within Intact's Legal Affairs
Effectively manage a volume of complex surety (bond claims) , trade credit (subrogation) and recovery files, developing risk-based prioritization strategies;
Analyze and structure matters involving securities (PPSA, movable hypothecs, assignment of receivables), secured creditors, subordination agreements and priority disputes;
Represent Intact before all levels of court (Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, administrative tribunals) as well as in mediation and arbitration;
Effectively intervene in insolvency, restructuring or arrangement proceedings (CCAA/BIA), interfacing with trustees, monitors, secured creditors and financial institutions;
Advise and support underwriting teams in the preliminary legal analysis of complex files (indemnity agreements, performance bonds, payment bonds, guarantees, subordination agreements, etc.);
Provide rigorous legal opinions to claims teams on liability, subrogation, validity of securities and recovery strategies;
Lead multi-party negotiations (clients, financial institutions, trustees, third parties) achieving favorable outcomes for Intact;
Protect Intact's recovery assets through appropriate remedies;
Actively contribute to the development and updating of standard forms according to provincial practices (Ontario vs. rest of Canada);
Prepare and deliver internal training sessions for underwriting and claims teams on specialized topics;
What You Bring
You share our values of respect, integrity, excellence, customer focus and generosity;
Your experience, proactivity and creativity will contribute to the team’s success;
Your strong organizational skills will help you manage a stimulating practice;
Your strong interpersonal skills will make you an excellent team player;
Your ability to find innovative solutions and solve problems pragmatically will contribute to achieving strategic objectives;
Your interest in new technologies and comfort leveraging legal tech/AI responsibly.
Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
Membership in a bar of one of the Atlantic provinces is an asset; remote work is permitted, and travel will be occasional as needed.
More than 10 years of relevant experience.
Strong skills and expertise in complex civil litigation, particularly in , particularly in surety law, trade credit, securities and recovery, construction, as well as in drafting, research and analysis, negotiation, and all stages of litigation, including trial.
Strong knowledge of securities law (PPSA), insolvency (CCAA/BIA) and commercial contract law ;
Experience with Ontario’s Construction Act (construction liens, construction bonds): highly valued asset;
Strong sense of responsibility, dynamism, team spirit and influential leadership;
Ability and interest in mentoring and contributing to the development of less experienced resources;
Willingness to travel across Ontario and across Canada, occasionally as needed;
Bilingualism (English and French), is an asset.
Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing 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 for you, 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 Internal Career Site.
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) 161,600 - 197,500 Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance) 15% 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. About The Role We are looking for a Senior Litigation Lawyer – Surety and Trade Credit, who will partner with Claims and Underwriting to manage complex disputes and protect Intact’s recovery position. What This Role Will Give You the Opportunity to Do
Join a specialized, inspiring and high-performing legal team within Intact's Legal Affairs
Effectively manage a volume of complex surety (bond claims) , trade credit (subrogation) and recovery files, developing risk-based prioritization strategies;
Analyze and structure matters involving securities (PPSA, movable hypothecs, assignment of receivables), secured creditors, subordination agreements and priority disputes;
Represent Intact before all levels of court (Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, administrative tribunals) as well as in mediation and arbitration;
Effectively intervene in insolvency, restructuring or arrangement proceedings (CCAA/BIA), interfacing with trustees, monitors, secured creditors and financial institutions;
Advise and support underwriting teams in the preliminary legal analysis of complex files (indemnity agreements, performance bonds, payment bonds, guarantees, subordination agreements, etc.);
Provide rigorous legal opinions to claims teams on liability, subrogation, validity of securities and recovery strategies;
Lead multi-party negotiations (clients, financial institutions, trustees, third parties) achieving favorable outcomes for Intact;
Protect Intact's recovery assets through appropriate remedies;
Actively contribute to the development and updating of standard forms according to provincial practices (Ontario vs. rest of Canada);
Prepare and deliver internal training sessions for underwriting and claims teams on specialized topics;
What You Bring
You share our values of respect, integrity, excellence, customer focus and generosity;
Your experience, proactivity and creativity will contribute to the team’s success;
Your strong organizational skills will help you manage a stimulating practice;
Your strong interpersonal skills will make you an excellent team player;
Your ability to find innovative solutions and solve problems pragmatically will contribute to achieving strategic objectives;
Your interest in new technologies and comfort leveraging legal tech/AI responsibly.
Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
Membership in a bar of one of the Atlantic provinces is an asset; remote work is permitted, and travel will be occasional as needed.
More than 10 years of relevant experience.
Strong skills and expertise in complex civil litigation, particularly in , particularly in surety law, trade credit, securities and recovery, construction, as well as in drafting, research and analysis, negotiation, and all stages of litigation, including trial.
Strong knowledge of securities law (PPSA), insolvency (CCAA/BIA) and commercial contract law ;
Experience with Ontario’s Construction Act (construction liens, construction bonds): highly valued asset;
Strong sense of responsibility, dynamism, team spirit and influential leadership;
Ability and interest in mentoring and contributing to the development of less experienced resources;
Willingness to travel across Ontario and across Canada, occasionally as needed;
Bilingualism (English and French), is an asset.
Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing 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 for you, 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 Internal Career Site.
Intact Insurance Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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.
