Compensation and Benefits Salary range (subject to factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity): 128,300 – 156,800 per year (based on a 35‑hour work week). Annual bonus target: up to 12% of base salary with potential payment up to double the target depending on performance. Equity and Share Plan: Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with Intact matching 50% of net shares. Benefits: Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model. Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year. Support for physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine and Wellness account. Share plan & savings up to 12% of salary and potential guaranteed income for life via defined benefit pension plan. About the Role Weekly hours may fluctuate depending on business needs. As an In‑House Legal Counsel II, you will provide legal support to Canada’s largest in‑house P&C insurance litigation team, focusing on casualty, property and accident benefits files. Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance. Responsibilities Work autonomously in your practice and collaborate with a high‑performing team of lawyers, adjusters, and legal support professionals. Help Intact achieve strategic goals related to indemnity and expense control. Handle a variety of insurance defense files, including property, casualty and accident benefits disputes from beginning to end. Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents to support applications, mediations, judicial settlement conferences and trials. Independently prepare and conduct applications, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre‑trial conferences and trials. Assess claims with a focus on controlling indemnity while pursuing pragmatic and efficient resolution. Share knowledge and coach colleagues within and outside the department. What You Bring To The Table Strong organization, communication, and negotiation skills; ability to manage a busy practice and work effectively with legal support staff. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others, building effective client relationships to contribute to a positive work environment. Ability to think creatively, find novel solutions and be a pragmatic problem solver. The Ideal Candidate Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Minimum of 5+ years of insurance litigation experience. Experience in legal research and writing, including authorship of legal opinions. Experience drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, mediations, application documents and pre‑hearing memoranda. Proficiency in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Trial experience, particularly independent trial experience, is a definite asset. Proficiency in technologies, tools and software programs to optimize operational efficiency, including AI tools, iManage, ACL and Microsoft Office suite. Job Qualification We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We have policies ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including accommodations. A copy of applicable policies is available on request. We do not provide sponsorship for immigration‑related matters. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on the internal career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr