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 Permanent, Full-Time Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Division: SGI CANADA Closes: September 1st, 2025 Work Location: This role is eligible for hybrid work. This means you’ll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office on a scheduled rotation. SGI CANADA is currently searching for Counsel to join our team in Toronto. This individual will have 3 – 6 years of experience, ideally in insurance defence. As a member of the legal team, you will provide legal opinions and conduct litigation for cases of moderate complexity for SGI / SGI CANADA. You will assist with more complex litigation under the direction of the Regional Senior Counsel. 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 Reviews claim files and provide the business with analysis in relation to issues of liability and quantification of damages together with any evidentiary impediments to success of litigation. Coordinates litigation strategy and timelines on litigation files. Meet with and advise clients, witnesses and expert witnesses (both internal and external) in relation to procedural and substantive aspects of their testimony at discovery or at trial. Directs and conducts investigations in order to obtain further evidence in support of the litigation. Prepares pleadings (claims and defences). Obtains, organizes and vets documents for legal production. Attends discovery, and court in advancing and defending the corporation’s legal position. Attends mediation, informal settlement negotiations and judicial settlement conferences and advises clients in relation to settlement issues. Assists the legal team in coordinating and organizing legal precedents. Provides seminars to internal clients on key aspects of the law which impact on their business practices. Research/Opinions Conducts in-depth legal research and prepares legal briefs at the direction of the Associate General Counsel, Regional Senior Counsel or Senior Counsel on all issues affecting the corporation, but primarily in the areas of legislative or contractual interpretation, liability, quantification of damages and court processes. Conducts general research at the direction of the General Counsel, Regional Senior Counsel or Senior Counsel on evidentiary burdens and the need for experts in a variety of areas Provides ad hoc, oral and written legal advice to internal customers on an as needed basis under the direction and supervision of the Associate General Counsel or Regional Senior Counsel. Corporate Matters Analyses and reviews of company agreements or proposed agreements focusing on the implications of minor legal issues. Training/Education Maintains a working knowledge of insurance practices, and the legal aspects which impact on the corporation’s lines of business. Attends internal and external legal education and business courses to develop expertise in each of those areas. Maintains familiarity with existing insurance law, and other areas of the law which affect the company’s business pursuits. Assists in developing and conducting internal training seminars and materials for internal clients. Leadership 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 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 & Experience A Canadian law degree, or defined equivalency. Called to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction. Three to six years’ experience in the general practice of law with a focus on insurance defence litigation. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws. Knowledge of the Insurance Act and related legislation and regulations in the applicable jurisdiction. Knowledge of all acts in the applicable jurisdiction that directly or indirectly impact on the corporation’s core business. Knowledge of insurance claims litigation. Knowledge of the rules and responsibilities surrounding legal ethics. Knowledge of insurance practices and the legal aspect which impact on the corporation’s lines of business. Knowledge of the practices and procedures of all levels of courts in the applicable jurisdiction. Ability to critically analyze moderately complex multi-dimensional litigation across a broad range of legal issues. Ability to coordinate, prepare and advocate moderately complex matters or legal principles. Ability to distill moderately complex concepts and present them in layman parlance. Diversity is a cornerstone of SGI. We believe all candidates should be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. 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. Posting Close Date: September 1, 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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