Legal Counsel 3 – Litigation – Manitoba Public Insurance

Salary: $128,724 to $193,086

MPI’s seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex general litigation including subrogation and defence work, at all levels of Court in Manitoba.
• Conduct appeals before AICAC and other administrative tribunals.
• Lead and conduct legal research and opinions on a wide variety of issues, complex problems and risks that impact MPI across all its lines of business.
• Prepare and provide seminars on various legal issues to MPI staff.
• Mentor, advise, and instruct Legal Counsel and articling students as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a recognized Canadian (or equivalent) law school.
• Call to the Manitoba Bar, or eligibility to be Called to the Manitoba Bar.
• Five years’ experience practicing civil litigation is preferred. Experience...