At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Senior Counsel, Employment and Corporate Litigation, provides strategic legal advice and litigation management across a broad range of employment and corporate disputes. Working closely with the HR team, Senior Counsel, Employment and Corporate Litigation will provide legal advice and counsel in all areas of employment including litigation, arbitration, compliance, accommodation, compensation, and all aspects of the employment life cycle. This role is responsible for overseeing complex litigation matters, advising on employment / litigation related risk, and supporting the organization’s objectives through proactive dispute prevention, effective litigation strategy, and strong cross functional partnership with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and business leadership.

The role balances hands on legal expertise with a strategic advisory lens, ensuring legal risk is managed in a manner that supports business outcomes, reputation, and regulatory compliance.

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. 

Role Designation:  Hybrid/Work from office 3 /4 days per month
 

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!

Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic and practical employment law counsel to Human Resources and business leaders on a wide range of workplace matters, including terminations, accommodations, human rights, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and employee relations risk management.
• Advise on high‑risk and complex employment decisions, balancing legal risk, business objectives, employee experience, and reputational considerations.
• Lead and manage employment‑related litigation, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, human rights applications, and other employment disputes, from early case assessment through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy for employment matters, including oversight of pleadings, discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation, as applicable.
• Manage corporate and commercial litigation, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk and governance standards.
• Retain, instruct, and oversee external counsel, including setting strategy, managing budgets, monitoring performance, and driving cost‑effective outcomes across all litigation files.
• Proactively identify litigation trends and emerging legal risks and provide guidance to mitigate exposure through policy development, process improvements, and early dispute resolution.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior leaders by translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice to support informed and defensible decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal legal colleagues and cross‑functional partners to ensure consistent, coordinated, and enterprise‑aligned legal advice and litigation management practices.

Qualifications :

• JD or LLB from an accredited institution and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 5+ years of post‑call experience, with significant experience in employment law and employment / corporate litigation.
• Demonstrated experience managing litigation files and external counsel.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law and civil litigation procedures.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing sensitive, high‑risk matters.

Bonus qualifications:

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Skills

Arbitration, Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Labor Employment, Legal Consulting, Legal Issues, Legal Practices, Litigation

 

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 121,800.00 - 171,800.00 annually.  Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.