Senior Advisor, Legal affairs
DesjardinsMississauga, Ontario, Canada • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Ontario, Canada
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Desjardins serves as a leading cooperative financial group, committed to offering diverse, reliable financial solutions.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Legal affairs to join our Property and Casualty Insurance Defence In-house Legal team. You will be independently carrying a case load of litigation files and will be supported by a leader who is invested in your personal and professional development.
Requirements
- Independently carry a case load of litigation files
- Provide assessments to claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
- Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
- Conduct Examinations for Discovery
- Attend case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) hearings/arbitrations as well as Court for motions, pre-trials and trials
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
