Counsel, Property & Casualty Litigation

About the role

The Co-operators group of companies is seeking a Counsel for Property & Casualty (P&C) Litigation to manage a range of bodily injury and property claims. This full‑time, hybrid position involves day‑to‑day file handling, legal advice, and collaboration with claims teams.

Key responsibilities

• Handle lower to moderate complexity P&C litigation files from referral through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft assessments, and provide opinions on claims.
• Participate in examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, appeals, pre‑trials, and trials as required.
• Travel as needed to support litigation matters.
• Identify issues requiring senior legal involvement and recommend expert engagement.
• Provide general legal advice and guidance across the business, focusing on risk mitigation.
• Train and support claims personnel and assist senior counsel on complex cases.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce financial and legal exposure.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for clear advice and stakeholder interaction.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and support colleague development.
• Innovative mindset focused on operational efficiency and client needs.

Required skills