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