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
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📍 Winnipeg