Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about delivering strategic legal advice and managing complex litigation matters? Do you want to contribute to the purpose of a company that helps its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation, you will play a key role in protecting the interests of iA Financial Group by providing litigation expertise, legal guidance, and strategic counsel to business partners across the organization.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Senior Legal Counsel, reporting to the Assistant Director, Litigation, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Provide litigation services and legal support directly to iA Financial Group and its subsidiaries, while managing external counsel when required;

• Draft pleadings, motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs, and other legal documents;

• Represent the organization at court proceedings, including motions, examinations for discovery, pre-trial conferences, and mediations;

• Negotiate and resolve claims and disputes in a cost-effective and business-oriented manner;

• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice on litigation matters and broader legal issues, including legislative analysis and legal research.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We're looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong advocacy skills and deep understanding of litigation processes;

• Stands out for their excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication abilities;

• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to assess legal risks while balancing business objectives;

• Is recognized for their agility, initiative, client-service orientation, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;

• Has a Law Degree (LLB or JD), is licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and possesses 5 to 10 years of experience in insurance litigation or a similar role, preferably within the life insurance or financial services industry;

• Is comfortable working in a continuous improvement environment and communicating complex legal concepts in plain language;

• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

The typical hiring range for this position is between $130,000 and $180,000 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure.