Associate Lawyer - Insurance Defence

Date Posted: December 19, 2025
Location: Calgary
Salary: Lock-step base salary
Experience: 2-4 years years
Category: Lawyers, Partners, Associates & In-House Legal Counsel

Join One of Canada’s Top Law Firms! 🚀

Are you ready to elevate your legal career? Our client is a premier national law firm in Canada, renowned for its vibrant culture that champions vigilance, curiosity, collaboration, and mutual respect. With a stellar reputation for attracting and retaining top talent, this firm is dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience while navigating complex legal challenges.

Why Work Here?

  • Innovative Approach: This firm is recognized for its forward-thinking strategies that adapt to clients' evolving needs.
  • Commitment to Diversity: They prioritize inclusivity and are deeply engaged in community initiatives, believing in the power of giving back.
  • Dynamic Environment: Join a busy practice group where your contributions matter and where you’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in law.

Exciting Opportunity: Mid-Level Insurance Defence Associate

We’re looking for a skilled and confident mid-level Insurance Defence Associate to join our clients exceptional team of experts in Calgary. This role offers the chance to work on high-stakes cases and enhance your legal expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Providing legal analysis and advice in insurance defence and coverage
  • Conducting thorough research and delivering insightful analysis
  • Drafting pleadings, motion materials, and mediation briefs
  • Communicating effectively with clients and opposing counsel
  • Preparing for and attending discoveries and mediations
  • Representing clients in court for motions and hearings
  • Participating in Alberta or Canadian Bar Association events for professional growth
  • Managing various practice management tasks

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2 to 4 years of post-call legal experience, with a focus on insurance defence
  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
  • Strong judgment and analytical capabilities, paired with creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude
  • Superior organizational skills to juggle multiple time-sensitive priorities
  • Must be qualified to practice law in Canada

What’s in it for You?

  • Tier-one base salary
  • Tier-one bonus incentives
  • Comprehensive family health benefits
  • Mentorship program
  • Two-tier partnership structure
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement
  • Relocation assistance, if needed

If you’re ready to take the next exciting step in your legal career with a leading national law firm, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by sending your resume in confidence to Stacy Cowan at stacy@urbanlegal.ca.

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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