Job Description

Opportunity

Millennium Insurance Corporation, part of the Wheaton Group, is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic and collaborative team. As a member of the broader Wheaton Group Legal Team, the Legal Counsel will be primarily responsible for managing insurance defence litigation and providing strategic legal advice to the Claims Department and Management Team.

This role involves independently handling insurance defence files of varying complexity, with a focus on civil litigation matters. These typically include claims for damages and compensation related to personal injury or property damage, brought on behalf of Millennium Insurance Corporation or its insured clients.

What you will be doing

• Lead all aspects of claims litigation from initiation to resolution
• Exercise strategic influence to shape claims and litigation outcomes
• Independently prepare and conduct applications, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trials
• Draft pleadings, legal opinions, affidavits and other documents to support litigation processes, including mediation briefs and pre-trial memoranda
• Develop and adapt legal strategies for questioning, investigation and trial preparation, aligned with company objectives, risk tolerance and cost-efficiency
• Collaborate closely with the Claims Department to assess and resolve litigation matters by providing assessments, opinions and legal research
• Provide general legal advice, training and guidance to the Claims Department, Management Team and Senior Executives
• Manage and liaise with external counsel on complex litigation files
• Support the development, review, and enhancement of claims practices and policies to mitigate financial and legal risk
• Stay current on legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments impacting the Canadian insurance industry

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree and member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence or civil litigation
• Familiarity with property and casualty (P&C) insurance products, claims processes and the regulatory framework is preferred
• Proven expertise in reviewing and assessing productions, with experience conducting trials
• Skilled in alternative dispute resolution, including independent preparation and conduct of mediations
• Strong experience in drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries and providing coverage opinions, with demonstrated ability to develop litigation strategy and manage files from intake through resolution
• Ability to identify legal issues and apply appropriate legal principles to complex fact patterns
• Exceptional advocacy and negotiation skills, supported by strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and time management, with the ability to manage multiple files independently
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively listen, connect with others and demonstrate empathy
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling inquiries, correspondence and sensitive information
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusivity, promoting diversity, and creating an environment that values differing perspectives and backgrounds

How we take care of our Employees

By joining Millennium Insurance Corporation, you will belong to a passionate and purpose-driven team. As part of the Wheaton Group, we pride ourselves on being family oriented, socially responsible, and in doing business the right way. Millennium Insurance Corporation is proud to be Great Place to Work Certifiedfor creating an outstanding employee experience and an amazing workplace culture. Some of the amazing benefits our employees have access to include:

• Earned Time-Off and Vacation Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Fitness Center Subsidy
• Education Assistance
• Health, Dental and Insured Benefit Offerings
• Health and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Discount Programs

About Millennium Insurance Corporation

Millennium Insurance Corporation is a general property and casualty insurer headquartered in Sherwood Park, Alberta. We underwrite over $400 million in premiums annually across Canada, offering a diverse portfolio of products including personal home and auto insurance, New Home Warranty coverage, commercial property and liability insurance, and motor vehicle warranties.

Millennium is part of the Wheaton Group, a diversified portfolio of companies that includes General Bank of Canada, First Canadian Insurance Corporation, Wheaton Automotive Group, FreeThink Capital Inc., and Morningstar Air Corporation.

Interested in applying?

If you are ready to pursue a new challenge, visit our careers page at My Job Search (ultipro.ca) and apply today!

We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected to advance in the hiring process will be contacted. Final candidates will be asked to undergo pre-employment backchecks, results of which must be satisfactory to Millennium.

Millennium is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. If we can make any adjustments to the hiring process to better accommodate you, please provide feedback when submitting your application or let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.

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