Enhance Wawanesa’s legal counsel management as a Strategic Claims Counsel, focusing on external performance and efficiency in a hybrid work setup. Your leadership will influence legal spend and vendor governance. In this newly created role, Wawanesa seeks a Strategic Claims Counsel to oversee external counsel relationships and optimize performance. With substantial litigation experience, you will ensure alignment with claims strategies while using data for informed decision-making.

Your role will shape governance frameworks and refine vendor agreements, driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the creation of external counsel performance management frameworks
- Establish governance for vendor selection and supervision




- Analyze litigation data to identify service improvement areas
- Collaborate with multiple teams for legal spend practices
- Manage billing guidelines and review processes for compliance Requirements:
- Juris Doctor and Canadian law society membership preferred
- 7+ years in litigation, preferably insurance-related
- Proven skills in vendor governance and performance measurement
- Robust financial acumen in legal spend management
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively In this influential role, utilize your expertise to enhance Wawanesa’s legal service delivery and optimize claims outcomes.

📌 Claims Counsel with External Oversight Expertise (Winnipeg)
🏢 RiseMe
📍 Winnipeg