05 Oct
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Cybersecurity-focused organization
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Calgary
05 Oct
Cybersecurity-focused organization
Calgary
Your New CompanyJoin a rapidly growing, cybersecurity‑focused organization recognized for its ability to manage complex incidents, support clients during cyber breaches, and deliver high‑stakes legal and technical solutions. This fully remote company operates across Canada and empowers its legal professionals to work autonomously while being deeply embedded in collaboration with crisis‑response, technical, and insurance partners.You’ll be stepping into a role previously held by a highly experienced associate and joining a team that values depth of legal knowledge, adaptability, and robust communication. With a national footprint, a supportive executive team, and a people‑first culture, this is an exceptional opportunity for an insurance lawyer seeking to broaden their practice into cyber, breach response, and incident management.Your New JobAs an Associate Lawyer, Insurance & Claims, you will serve as a core legal adviser across insurance, claims assessment, breach response, and litigation management. You’ll support internal crisis‑response teams, guide clients through cyber and tech‑related incidents, and work closely with external counsel and insurance partners.You will also contribute to contract drafting, policy interpretation, liability analysis, and corporate legal documentation. This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer with a background in insurance—either in private practice or in‑house—looking to diversify into cyber, media, and tech E&O; work.Your role will include:Assessing and advising on insurance claims and policy coverageManaging litigation and third‑party liability matters arising from cyber breachesSupporting breach response teams during incidents, offering practical, timely legal adviceDrafting and reviewing insurance clauses, NDAs, partner agreements, and liability provisionsLiaising with insurers, external counsel, brokers, and internal business unitsSupporting internal documentation, regulatory monitoring,
and legal recordkeepingParticipating in crisis‑management efforts, breach simulations, and industry initiativesReviewing policies for key insurance partnerships and providing coverage analysesInteracting with IT, sales, external vendors, and cross‑functional crisis‑response teamsThis is a 100% remote role, with minimal travel (approx. 0–5% as needed), reporting directly to an Ontario‑based EVP.What You’ll Need to SucceedYou will excel if you bring:Membership in the Ontario Bar3+ years of post‑call experience in insurance law (in‑house or private practice)Proven experience with claims, coverage analysis, policy interpretation, and insurance draftingKnowledge of cyber insurance, breach response, or data protection (asset but not required)Strong judgment and the ability to communicate legal advice clearly to non‑legal audiencesExperience working with external counsel and managing litigationAbility to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating across teamsExcellent communication, professionalism, and a proactive mindsetComfort supporting a fast‑moving breach‑response team when incidents ariseExperience with tech, media, cyber E&O;, or crisis‑management environments (asset)Your predecessor was successful because they were a seasoned insurance practitioner (20+ years, including 8 in cyber/insurance) with a strong grasp of coverage and claims. This serves as a benchmark for the type of expertise that thrives here, though the role is open to candidates within the posted experience range.What You’ll Get in ReturnCompetitive salary: $140,000-150,000, depending on experienceFully remote work, anywhere in CanadaRRSP match (2%) after the first yearExtended health & dental benefits at 100% employer‑paid (beginning after 6 months)40 hours of personal/sick leave3 weeks of vacation (potentially negotiable upward)Minimal travel (0–5% as needed)Supportive leadership, including direct access to an EVP and cross‑functional teamsExposure to cutting‑edge cyber, tech, and insurance matters in a rapidly evolving industry
📌 Fully Remote In-House Lawyer, Insurance & Claims - C$140,000 - C$150,000 A Year - Remote (Calgary)
🏢 Cybersecurity-focused organization
📍 Calgary