Sr Coverage Counsel- Specialty (REMOTE)
About the positionResponsibilities• Research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from the company's insurance contracts, with a strong focus on specialty claims (e.g., management liability, EPLI, professional liability). • Provide timely, appropriate, and actionable coverage opinions/advice on selected high complexity/exposure claims. • Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies that optimally resolve coverage disputes. • May manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company (including declaratory judgment actions, extra-contractual bad-faith, and other claims related disputes).• Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the company. • Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the Company's insurance products. Requirements• Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on claims-made 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.• 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 and ability to clearly articulate actionable legal advice. • Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills. • Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery. • JD degree or equivalent. • Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction. • Preferably 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 matters.• Skilled at time management and organizing work. Benefits• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance• 401K with a company match• Tuition reimbursement• PTO• Company paid holidays• Flexible work arrangements• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only) Apply tot his job