Claims Counsel

Lockton Companies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton Companies in Texas seeks an experienced Claims Counsel to advise clients on complex executive risk claims and coverage strategies. The role combines legal expertise with client-focused guidance across professional risk products.

The successful candidate will analyze coverage, manage multi-faceted claims, and collaborate with insurers, defense counsel, and clients to resolve matters efficiently. JD required; licensed in good standing preferred; 5+ years’ related experience expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Licensed attorney in good standing preferred.
• 5+ years of legal, insurance coverage, claims, or executive risk experience.
• Understanding of management liability and Professional & Executive Risk insurance products.
• Strong coverage analysis and legal research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic claims advocacy and guidance for clients across Professional & Executive Risk products.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage positions, and claim-related legal matters.
• Manage complex claims involving Directors & Officers (D&O), Errors & Omissions (E&O), Cyber Liability, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, and Private/Public Company Liability.
• Collaborate with insurers, defense counsel, brokers, and clients to advance claim resolutions.
• Monitor litigation, regulatory investigations, and emerging risk trends.
• Assist clients with claim reporting, coverage strategy, and claims resolution planning.
• Develop thought leadership and educational materials related to claims and executive risk exposures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Legal research

Complex matters management

Insurance knowledge

Years of experience (5+)

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

About the Position

Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500 Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property and reputations. Lockton has grown to become the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker by helping clients achieve their business objectives. To see the latest insights from Lockton's experts, check Lockton Market Update .

A few of the reasons Associates love working at Lockton include:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including paid training and professional development
• 12-week paid parental leave
• A huge emphasis on community involvement
• Frequent athletic and wellness events
• Incredibly generous rewards; US Associates receive a Rolex for their 10-year anniversary!

Lockton is seeking an experienced Claims Counsel to join our Global Professional & Executive Risk Practice in Texas. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on complex claims involving management liability, employment practices liability, cyber liability, professional liability, private company and public company exposures, and other executive risk coverages.
The successful candidate will combine legal expertise with a client-focused mindset to advocate for policyholders, navigate complex coverage issues, and drive favorable claim outcomes.

• Provide strategic claims advocacy and guidance for clients across Professional & Executive Risk products.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage positions, and claim-related legal matters.
• Manage complex claims involving:
  • Directors & Officers (D&O)
  • Errors & Omissions (E&O)
  • Cyber Liability
  • Employment Practices Liability (EPL)
  • Fiduciary Liability
  • Crime
  • Private and Public Company Liability
• Collaborate with insurers, defense counsel, brokers, and clients to advance claim resolutions.
• Monitor litigation, regulatory investigations, and emerging risk trends.
• Assist clients with claim reporting, coverage strategy, and claims resolution planning.
• Develop thought leadership and educational materials related to claims and executive risk exposures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients.
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Licensed attorney in good standing preferred.
• 5+ years of legal, insurance coverage, claims, or executive risk experience.
• Understanding of management liability and Professional & Executive Risk insurance products.
• Strong coverage analysis and legal research capabilities.
• Exceptional client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal oversight.
• Insurance broker experience preferred but not required.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone anequal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learnsfrom, celebrates and thrives because of ourbreadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.