Clyde & Co has an opening for a
seasoned Associate with experience in insurance and/or civil
litigation experience to join the insurance litigation group.
As a lawyer at our Firm, you will engage in matters involving
all aspects of litigation including advising clients, examinations for
discovery, commercial litigation, mediations, arbitrations, trials and
appeals. You will have the opportunity of working in one of the
leading international law firms in the insurance market, while further
developing your career.
Key Responsibilities
Providing legal analysis and advice in
litigation, with a focus on specialty lines of insurance,
professional negligence claims, construction professional
litigation, and other sectors including insurance coverage related
to municipal liability, police liability, occupier's liability,
liquor liability, property insurance, and product liability.
In conjunction with partners, having
carriage of coverage and litigation files, from initial
assessment, pleadings, motions, discovery through mediation,
pre-trial, and trial.
Analyzing legal and factual issues and
advising clients.
Attending at examinations for discovery.
Preparing correspondence to counsel
opposite and clients.
Working with and mentoring junior lawyers.
Maintaining relations with the insurers
and insureds.
Reviewing documents in preparation for litigation.
Submitting filings to the court.
Appearing in court, independently or
with partners, to argue motions, attend pre-trials and mediations.
Assisting with or conducting solo
preparations and attending independently or with partners at
trials or other adjudicative hearings.
Attending Ontario or other Canadian Bar
Association events for the purpose of professional and business
development opportunities.
Performing certain tasks related to the
practice management side of the legal work.
Developing his/her overall set of skills
in an on-going fashion.
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 with a license to practice law in Ontario
(member in good standing with the Ontario Bar)
6-8 years of post-qualification coverage
and civil litigation experience
Relevant experience with professional
indemnity - including design professionals and engineers,
insurance brokers, accountants, with trial experience.
Exceptional legal writing and
communication skills.
Sound judgement and legal reasoning,
excellent analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems.
Demonstrated 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.
Entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest
in building client relationships.
Able to work independently, as well as
in a team.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a
firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with
clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
centre of everything we do
Celebrate
difference We help each other to be at our best and
believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Fee Earners Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Fee Earner career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client Relationships & Business Development
Finance and Practice Management
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
