The Sr. Claims Litigation Counsel will be responsible to research and provide legal advice a opinions to claims handlers on managing and resolving disputes related to insurance policies, claims, and coverage arising from the company’s insurance contracts, including auto and general liability; specialty (e.g. management liability & professional liability); and first party property and marine coverages, Long Tail Lines, Surety, Trade Credit etc.
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for providing high-level legal advice and guidance to our Claims teams.
- Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies that optimally resolve liability and coverage disputes with a focus on avoiding allegations of bad faith.
- Prepare coverage position letters on selected high complexity/exposure claims.
- Assist in preparing witnesses, discovery, and defense strategies.
- Oversee panel counsel selection and relationships and rate negotiation.
- Manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company.
- Research, analyze and provide recovery and loss mitigation advice to claim colleagues on claims of varying complexity, including drafting/reviewing settlement agreements.
- Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
- Provide legal support and input for various company related legal matters.
Job requirements
- Preferably 4-6 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house, a substantial portion of which involved property & casualty insurance coverage and / or liability defense.
- Experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies either in a law firm or in house for a property and casualty insurer required.
- Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes either in private practice or in house for a property and casualty insurer a plus.
- Experience litigating liability and damage disputes arising from property and casualty claims.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills.
- Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery.
- Skilled at time management and organizing work.
- Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
- JD degree or equivalent.
- Hybrid role is based in Beverly, MA with minimum of three days in the office. Remote office may be considered.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday
- Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future
- Life Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
- Employee Discounts – On products, services, or partner offerings
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- Parental Leave – Paid maternity and paternity leave