Senior Associate Lawyer, Insurance Coverage - Western Canada

Clyde & Co Canada has an opening for a senior associate lawyer in Western Canada (Vancouver, Calgary or Winnipeg) with experience in insurance coverage and monitoring. The candidate could also be called upon to plead before the courts on certain coverage matters, if desired. The candidate will also be asked to provide coverage advice to insurers across a broad spectrum of policies such as CGL, wrap up, professional indemnity, cyber product liability and recall, D&O, crime and others.

This is a great opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and as part of a collegial team, all the while further advancing your career. This position can be in hybrid work mode or fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze coverage under various policies to advise insurer clients.
• Undertake coverage investigations and have conduct of coverage disputes.
• Represent our London and North American-based insurer clients in the management of coverage matters in Canada.
• Acting as monitoring counsel in matters where defence counsel has been retained but coverage remains a critical component for consideration.
• Recommend and appoint defence lawyers who will act on our clients’ behalf under the direction of the litigation management lawyer.
• Coordinate and manage the information received from the defence lawyers and the client.
• Maintain relations with the insurers.
• Participate in mediation sessions as an insurer representative.
• Conducting research and providing legal analysis.
• Attending B.C., Alberta, Manitoba or other Canadian Bar Association events for the purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
• Meeting other related business needs or priorities as they may arise from time to time.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Graduate from a recognized University / Common Law School and qualified to practice law in the Province of British Columbia, Alberta or Manitoba (member in good standing with their provincial Law Society).
• Having five (5) to seven (7) years of post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house, specifically in insurance coverage analysis under insurance policies
• Relevant experience would also include a focus on general insurance and professional indemnity.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Sound judgement and legal reasoning, great analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Ability to develop strategies, present a clear plan to the client, and communicate instructions rigorously and precisely.
• Proven advocacy talent.
• High integrity and intellectual rigor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in building client relationships.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team.

The salary range of $170,000 to $185,000 —based on experience level and overall qualifications—represents our firm’s reasonable expectation of pay at the time of posting, in accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.