Clyde & Co has an opening for a
seasoned associate with experience in insurance defence and
coverage. 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 as part of a collegial team in one of the leading
international law firms in the insurance market, while further
developing your career.
Hybrid work mode with a minimum of two days at the Calgary office.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal analysis and advice in the area of insurance defence
and coverage.
Conduct research and provide analysis.
Draft pleadings, motion materials and factums, as well as
pre-trial memorandums and mediation briefs.
Prepare correspondence to counsel opposite and clients.
Prepare for and attend discoveries and mediations.
Appear in court to argue motions or other adjudicative hearings.
Attend Alberta or other Canadian Bar Association events for the
purpose of professional and business development opportunities.
Perform certain tasks related to practice management.
Meet 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 the Province of Alberta as a member in
good standing with the Law Society of Alberta Bar.
3 to 7 years of relevant experience in private practice or
in-house legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation and
insurance law.
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.
An 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.
**Principals only**
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.
