Senior Counsel & Counsel

Out of Scope, Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday)

Location: Regina or Saskatoon (Hybrid work arrangements maybe considered)

Apply by: August 9, 2024

We’re currently seeking multiple legal professionals to join our team in the following roles:

Senior Counsel - General Accountability

Pay Range: $119,744 - $159,666

A moderate-to high-level legal position with excess of 10 years call to the bar. Provides legal opinions and conducts litigation for cases of moderate to significant complexity for SGI CANADA at all levels of the court. Provides advice and guidance to junior lawyers.

Counsel - General Accountability

Pay Range: $106,914 - $142,560

A medium-level legal position with 4 to 10 years call to the bar. Provides legal opinions and conducts litigation for cases of moderate complexity for SGI CANADA at all levels of the court.

The above roles require the candidate to have a law degree and to be called or eligible to be called to the bar in Saskatchewan. The candidate also requires:

• Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws.
• Knowledge of the Insurance Act and related legislation and regulations in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of insurance claims litigation.
• Knowledge of the rules and responsibilities surrounding legal ethics.
• Knowledge of insurance practices and, in particular, the legal aspects which impact on the corporation’s lines of business.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of all levels of courts.
• Ability to critically analyses complex multi-dimensional litigation across a broad range of legal issues.
• Ability to coordinate, prepare and advocate complex matters or legal principles.

Please indicate in your cover letter which position(s) you are applying for. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

The position closes August 9, 2024 so submit your application online by 11:59 p.m. Saskatchewan time.