Lawyer - Litigation

Litigation Counsel – Canada Life

The Canada Life Assurance Company is looking for a Litigation Counsel to join our national litigation team, which operates from offices in London, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Montreal. This is a great opportunity for a motivated junior litigator to grow their practice with one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

As part of this team, you’ll handle a broad mix of life, health, and disability insurance matters, along with other legal challenges that arise in a large, complex organization. You will manage your own caseload while collaborating with colleagues to deliver timely, practical legal advice. In this role, you’ll play an important part in maintaining the trust of our customers while helping shape the future of our litigation function.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a full caseload of litigation files from start to finish

• Provide legal opinions, advice, and representation on active and potential litigation

• Represent Canada Life at discoveries, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and settlement agreements

• Contribute to projects that improve litigation strategy, efficiency, and capabilities

• Participate in team meetings and partner with business units across the company

• Prepare and deliver presentations on litigation developments and key issues to business stakeholders

What You Bring

• Law degree and current membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Manitoba, B.C., or Alberta (with willingness to pursue additional calls if needed)

• At least 3 years of experience in civil litigation, ideally including insurance disputes, with a law firm or in-house role

• Eligibility for Reliability Status security clearance (required for access to certain government information and work sites)

• Knowledge of life and health insurance products or the financial services sector (an asset)

• Strong litigation skills including drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and use of virtual litigation tools

• Excellent judgment and the ability to simplify and resolve complex legal issues with practical solutions

• Proven organizational and time-management skills to handle competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to different audiences

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office and related legal technology tools

• A collaborative, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Join Canada Life?

At Canada Life, you’ll be part of a workplace where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your career growth is supported. We offer an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages you to bring your full self to work.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop your career while working on challenging and meaningful files

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues across the country

• Help deliver on our purpose of improving the financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians

Canada Life serves the needs of over 13 million Canadians and has operations in Europe and the U.S. As part of the Power Financial Corporation group, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurance and financial services providers, offering a wide range of products and solutions for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and ensuring all employees feel respected, supported, and able to reach their potential. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation, please contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Application Process

Career opportunities remain open for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Be your best at Canada Life—apply today.