Coverage Counsel (Toronto, ON, CA)

Zurich Insurance
Toronto
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 130,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Organizational skills","Analytical skills","Negotiation skills","Communication skills","Multi-tasking"]

Provide coverage legal advice to Zurich Canada on complex insurance coverage matters within the Claims Legal team. Lead and manage medium-to-high complexity coverage litigation, research and draft coverage opinions, and partner with claims, underwriting, and corporate stakeholders on policy language, new product launches, and training. Ensure legal compliance and confidentiality, mentor legal assistants, and support ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

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Zurich Insurance
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Coverage Counsel (Toronto, ON, CA)

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Job Summary

Provide coverage legal advice to Zurich Canada on complex insurance coverage matters within the Claims Legal team. Lead and manage medium-to-high complexity coverage litigation, research and draft coverage opinions, and partner with claims, underwriting, and corporate stakeholders on policy language, new product launches, and training. Ensure legal compliance and confidentiality, mentor legal assistants, and support ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
Location: Toronto
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and manage medium to high complexity coverage litigation, including strategy development, case assignment, and oversight of outside counsel.
  • •Resolve technical coverage issues for claims and underwriting teams by providing legal advice, counsel, and targeted training.
  • •Partner with business units to deliver legal guidance and recommendations on policy language, new product launches, and coverage matters.
  • •Ensure legal compliance with regional, country, and local laws, as well as Zurich’s internal control requirements.
  • •Maintain confidentiality of claims information and mentor legal assistants while sharing technical expertise across the organization.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 130,000 - 160,000 annually
Perks:Health InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB.
  • •Minimum 6 years’ experience in insurance coverage and/or a combination of coverage and defence.
  • •Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial Bar Association.
  • •Experience in insurance industry claims or underwriting.
  • •Experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis or Westlaw.
Experience:6+ yearsInsuranceInsurance coverageLitigation
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:Organizational skillsAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsMulti-tasking
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeLexisWestlaw

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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