Executive Risk 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

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.