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