Legal Counsel

CURIE (Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange) provides cost-effective, solutions-based property and liability insurance, claims management, and risk management services to Canadian post-secondary institutions. CURIE serves member institutions in nine provinces and is a recognized leader in supporting the unique risk management needs of the higher education sector.

CURIE is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Legal Counsel position. This permanent role is based in Calgary, Alberta, and forms part of CURIE's collaborative and highly respected legal and claims team.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting CURIE's members across the Western Region by:

• Managing a portfolio of insurance defence and subrogation matters;
• Providing legal analysis and coverage opinions on a broad range of claims and risk management issues;
• Developing and delivering educational initiatives, training programs, and legal resources for member institutions; and
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with CURIE's members, external counsel, service providers, and internal stakeholders.

This position reports directly to the General Counsel and offers the opportunity to work closely with universities and colleges across Canada on complex and interesting legal, insurance, and risk management matters.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement based in downtown Calgary, combining remote work with in-person engagement as required. The successful candidate will serve as a key relationship manager for CURIE members across the Western Region, working closely with member institutions through periodic travel to foster strong partnerships and support member needs. Occasional travel to CURIE's Burlington office will also be required for training, collaboration, team meetings, and organizational initiatives.

• Manage all aspects of litigation and subrogation files from initial investigation through to resolution, including trial, while adhering to established performance standards and key performance indicators.
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, facta, mediation memoranda, pre-trial conference memoranda, and other litigation-related materials.
• Represent CURIE and its members at examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, pre-trial conferences, trials, and other court-related proceedings.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation for all assigned claim files.
• Regularly communicate with General Counsel, CURIE's Claims Team, and member institutions regarding litigation strategy, case developments, and file status.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with CURIE members, external service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare coverage opinions, including policy interpretation and contract analysis.
• Collaborate closely and effectively with members of CURIE's legal and claims teams.
• Develop and deliver educational seminars, webinars, and presentations on legal, insurance, and risk management topics for member institutions.
• Prepare articles and other written content for CURIE publications, newsletters, and member communications.
• Participate in special projects and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Work closely with and provide ongoing support to the General Counsel on legal, claims, governance, and strategic initiatives.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of post-call legal experience in insurance law, including insurance defence…