Insurance Defence Lawyer (2–4 Years) | Insurance Litigation Associate | Toronto

Insurance Defence Associate – Downtown Toronto (Hybrid) A leading Toronto law firm is seeking an Insurance Defence Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its established insurance litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to work on sophisticated insurance defence, tort, motor vehicle accident (MVA), personal injury, and civil litigation matters while receiving exceptional mentorship and courtroom experience. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships with major insurers, and commitment to developing outstanding litigators. The Role As an Insurance Defence Lawyer, you will manage a broad litigation practice involving complex insurance claims from inception through resolution. You will work closely with experienced partners while maintaining meaningful responsibility over your own files. Your practice will include: Insurance defence litigation Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims Tort litigation Personal injury defence Property damage claims Coverage-related disputes Discoveries, mediations, motions, and trials This position offers significant client contact, strategic file management, and regular courtroom advocacy. Why Join This Firm? Work with one of Toronto's premier insurance litigation teams. Meaningful trial and hearing experience. Hybrid work environment with excellent flexibility. Competitive compensation and bonus structure. Realistic annual billable target. Strong mentorship from respected insurance litigators. Clear partnership and career advancement opportunities. Collegial, supportive, and highly respected firm culture. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: 2–4 years of insurance defence litigation experience. Experience handling tort and MVA files. Ability to independently manage litigation matters. Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills. Excellent organizational and client management abilities. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Candidates with experience representing insurers, whether in private practice or in-house, are encouraged to apply. About the Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected downtown Toronto law firm with a sophisticated insurance defence practice. Lawyers seeking greater courtroom exposure, stronger mentorship, and long-term career growth will find an excellent platform to develop their practice. Apply in Confidence Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume in strict confidence to: Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner Cartel Inc. First Canadian Place, Suite 2550 Toronto, Ontario [email protected]

Manage a broad litigation practice involving complex insurance claims from inception through resolution. Perform courtroom advocacy including discoveries, mediations, motions, and trials while maintaining client relationships with major insurers.

Requires 2–4 years of insurance defence litigation experience with a focus on tort and MVA files. Candidates must be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

• Competitive Compensation • Bonus Structure • Hybrid Work Environment • Mentorship • Career Advancement Opportunities

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• Insurance Defence Litigation
• Tort Litigation
• Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
• Personal Injury Defence
• Property Damage Claims
• Coverage Disputes
• Courtroom Advocacy
• Drafting
• Negotiation
• Client Management
• Strategic File Management
• Mediation
• Motions
• Trials

• Legal

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 22, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available