Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day. Out of scope Full time, Term (8-to-10-month term) Work Location – Toronto. The role is eligible for hybrid work options Division – Legal Apply by: June 27, 2025 General Accountability The successful candidate will provide support to the SGI Legal Division. Conducts legal research, drafts legal and corporate documents and assists with legal file management. Provides legal opinions for cases and assists with more complex litigation under the direction of Counsel, Senior Counsel, Regional Senior Counsel or VP Legal, including preparation for discovery/questioning, mediation, pre-trial and trial. Key Accountabilities Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Litigation (40%) Prepares draft pleadings, motions, applications, facts, mediation memos, affidavits and witness statements to support Counsel. Provides assistance to Counsel for mediation preparation, pre-trial preparation and trial preparation. Organizes, summarizes and vets documents for legal production. Attends court when necessary (i.e. Motions, Trial Scheduling, Assignment Court, Small Claims Court). Accompanies and supports Counsel at Discovery/Questioning, Mediations, Pre-trials and Trials. Corporate (10%) Drafts and reviews corporate legal documents such as contracts, leases, NDA’s, intellectual property applications and procurement documents. Assists with due diligence by reviewing and summarizing legal and business documents to ensure accuracy, compliance and alignment with corporate objectives. Conducts corporate research from corporation's branch, ISC and Trademark office. Legal Research and Legal Opinions (30%) Conducts in-depth legal research and prepares legal briefs at the direction of counsel on issues such as legislative or contractual interpretation, liability, quantification of damages, privacy, information management, procurement and court process. Provides ad hoc, oral and written legal advice to business partners (primarily Claims) on an as needed basis under the direction and supervision of the VP Legal or Regional Senior Counsel. Assists in coordinating and organizing legal precedents. Leadership (10%) Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce. Participates in divisional succession plans, ensuring ongoing professional and career development and supports development in others. Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies. Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training and developmental opportunities. Corporate Management (10%) Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies. Manages risk in area of authority. Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility. Education and Experience A record of academic excellence. Prior to interviewing for position must have completed two (2) years at a common law program offered by a law school in Canada that is approved by the Law Society in the region where position will be located. Prior to starting position must have graduated with either a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.). Eligible to write bar examination in region where position will be located. For Internationally Trained Lawyers: Must have had their legal education credentials evaluated and approved by the Law Society for the region in which they will be principally employed. Six months to one year of relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws. Knowledge of the rules and responsibilities surrounding legal ethics. Knowledge of the practices and procedures of all levels of courts in the applicable jurisdiction. Knowledge of litigation procedures and processes, including the Rules of Civil Procedure. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, provincial and federal courts and agencies. Knowledge of the terminology, principles and procedures of Canadian insurance law. Ability to handle information of the strictest confidence in a professional manner, work within specific time constraints and adapt to changing priorities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us at employeeleaves@sgi.sk.ca and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential. Behavioural Competencies Leader Level 2 – Applies (Self & Others) Accountability - Goes Beyond Basic Expectations to Implement Customer/Partner Focused Solutions Business Acumen - Applies Business Fundamentals and Thinks in Future-Oriented Terms Change Agility - Is Nimble; Shifts Gears Quickly and Comfortably Leadership - Leads Self and Others Posting Close Date: June 27, 2025 As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you're a great candidate for this role. SGI has offered affordable insurance products and great service to our customers since 1945. SGI has 2 distinct operations — the Saskatchewan Auto Fund and SGI CANADA. The Auto Fund is Saskatchewan’s compulsory auto insurance program, operating the driver licensing and vehicle registration system. SGI CANADA is the property and casualty insurance division which offers products in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario through a network independent insurance brokerages. SGI and SGI CANADA are Crown corporations, owned by the Government of Saskatchewan. Our culture is one of personal accountability, where all of us are empowered to be leaders. We encourage a growth mindset that sees change as an opportunity to learn, innovate and continuously improve. We value respectful collaboration and open communication where your voice is welcome and appreciated. Each of us has a role in SGI and SGI CANADA’s success and we acknowledge everyone’s contributions. We care about each other. We treat one another with kindness and celebrate each person’s uniqueness so we can all be our authentic selves at work. That’s because diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and who we are. Different backgrounds and perspectives make for a vibrant and creative community where innovation flourishes. We offer more than a paycheque (although we do provide competitive pay!). Everyone at SGI and SGI CANADA enjoys great benefits, perks and options to balance work and everything else life sends their way. We also believe in you and your future career aspirations. Regardless of where you start, SGI and SGI CANADA will invest in you by supporting education, accreditation and professional development. If you have been referred for a job in our career section, please ensure you are using the referral link to submit your application. The link will trigger automatically to the email address provided by the referrer. If you have not received the link in your inbox, verify your spam/junk folder or reach out to the Employee who is referring you for the job opportunity to obtain the link. 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