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About the Role

Zurich Canada is seeking a Coverage Counsel to join the claims organization. This role involves providing coverage legal advice on complex matters, managing coverage litigation, and supporting policy language and new product launches. It's an opportunity to leverage legal expertise, grow your career, and make an impact in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of medium to high complexity litigation matters, including strategy development, case assignment, and oversight of outside counsel.
• Resolve technical coverage issues within claims and underwriting units, providing legal advice, counsel, and targeted training to teams.
• Partner with business units to deliver legal guidance and recommendations on policy language, new product launches, and coverage matters.
• Ensure full legal compliance with regional, country, and local laws, as well as Zurich’s internal control requirements.
• Mentor legal assistants and share technical expertise with colleagues across the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for technical excellence and delivering relevant training.
• Maintain confidentiality of claims information and protect Zurich’s reputation.
• Participate in educational and professional development activities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Support team projects and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Manage business travel and extended hours as required during peak periods.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in insurance coverage and/or a combination of coverage and defence
• Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial Bar Association
• Experience in insurance industry claims or underwriting
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis or Westlaw
• Advanced knowledge of insurance industry, claims, and legal/regulatory environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience collaborating across work groups
• Skill in presenting complex information to various audiences
• Commitment to Zurich’s values and culture, including mentoring and supporting team members
• Willingness to travel as needed and work extended hours during busy periods

Skills

• insurance coverage advice
• litigation
• legal advice
• coverage opinions
• policy language
• new product launches
• coverage law
• Microsoft Office
• Lexis
• Westlaw
• organizational skills
• analytical skills
• negotiation skills
• oral communication
• written communication
• multi-tasking
• adaptability
• collaboration
• presenting complex information

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience

Education Level

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Salary/Compensations

• $130,000 - $160,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health / benefits plan with varying levels of coverage
• Competitive total compensation package
• Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
• Four personal days per year
• Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities

About the Company

• Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets.
• Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years.
• With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets.
• Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow.
• Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.
• We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.
• Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Equal Opportunity

• Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich.
• We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition.
• If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.
• For Zurich Canada's commitment to diversity and accessibility please click here.