Senior Litigation Lawyer

Responsibilities

• Manage a volume of complex surety (bond claims), trade credit (subrogation), and recovery files using risk-based prioritization.
• Analyze and structure matters involving securities (PPSA, movable hypothecs, assignment of receivables), secured creditors, and priority disputes.
• Represent the company before all levels of court, administrative tribunals, mediation, and arbitration.
• Intervene in insolvency, restructuring, or arrangement proceedings (CCAA/BIA) by interfacing with trustees and financial institutions.
• Advise underwriting teams on preliminary legal analysis for indemnity agreements, performance bonds, and guarantees.
• Provide legal opinions to claims teams regarding liability, subrogation, and recovery strategies.
• Lead multi-party negotiations with clients, financial institutions, and third parties to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of standard legal forms and deliver internal training to underwriting and claims teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Expertise in complex civil litigation, specifically in surety law, trade credit, securities, and recovery.
• Strong knowledge of securities law (PPSA), insolvency (CCAA/BIA), and commercial contract law.
• Proven ability in drafting, research, negotiation, and all stages of litigation including trial.
• Willingness to travel across Ontario and Canada occasionally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ontario’s Construction Act (construction liens and bonds).
• Membership in a bar of one of the Atlantic provinces.
• Bilingualism (English and French).
• Experience mentoring less experienced legal professionals.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model and flexible work arrangements.
• Annual bonus target (up to 15% or more based on performance).
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 50% company match.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits including telemedicine and a Wellness account.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year.

About the Company

Intact is a leading insurance provider dedicated to helping people, businesses, and society prosper and remain resilient. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and excellence, providing a supportive environment where employees can shape the future and grow their careers.