Environmental & Professional Liability Claims Counsel

Davies North America; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with employer matching

Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and PTO

Job summary

Davies North America seeks a senior claims professional to manage high‑severity Environmental Liability and Professional Liability claims, with strong emphasis on coverage analysis and policy interpretation. The role focuses on pollution events, site contamination, and professional services exposures.

The candidate will act as a subject matter expert, advising internal teams and carriers while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective claim resolution.

Qualifications

• JD with active bar membership in good standing.
• 7–10+ years of senior-level experience handling Environmental Liability or similar complex claims.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret Environmental/Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, and related policies.
• Oversee complex claims involving site contamination, regulatory actions, and environmental damages.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants, engineers, and legal counsel to evaluate liability and damages.
• Develop strategic approaches for claim resolution including litigation oversight.
• Provide well-reasoned claim evaluations to carriers based on investigation findings.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Environmental Liability

Professional Liability

Claims management

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Davies North America seeks a senior claims professional to manage high‑severity Environmental Liability and Professional Liability claims, with strong emphasis on coverage analysis and policy interpretation. The role focuses on pollution events, site contamination, and professional services exposures.

The candidate will act as a subject matter expert, advising internal teams and carriers while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective claim resolution.