Insurance and Professional Liability Defence

Insurance and Professional Liability Defence Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm located in Southwestern Ontario. We are a team of over 240 lawyers and business professionals covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients’ experiences comfortable, reassuring, and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide.

Insurance and Professional Liability Defence Lawyer – (Full-time)

What are you looking for?

• Be part of a well‑developed insurance defence and professional liability practice with a strong reputation.
• Work alongside a collegial and collaborative team that values your independence.
• Clear career growth opportunities, including the potential to take on leadership roles and expand your expertise in specialized areas.
• Access to mentorship and professional development programs to help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Who are we looking for?

Are you an experienced lawyer ready to take the next step in your career?

We are growing and currently seeking a motivated, independent Insurance and Professional Liability Defence Lawyer in a newly created role within our General Litigation department to join our established and respected practice group at our Head Office in London, Ontario.

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-quality files in a supportive environment that values autonomy, initiative, and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• 5+ years of litigation experience (insurance defence experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of the law
• Ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, and file management skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Organized, proactive, and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment
• A team‑oriented mindset with the confidence to work independently

If you’re a self‑starter who thrives on challenge and wants to make an impact in a dynamic practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume by clicking “Apply” within the posting on our Careers page.

We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and positive attitude will make you a top runner, and ideally our chosen candidate.

Our comprehensive in‑house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Expected Salary: $ to $. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on‑boarding process. To learn more about us, please visit our website at

To comply with recent legislative changes, we will be reaching out to all individuals we have interviewed by phone or email.

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