Executive Risk Claims Counsel: D&O, EPL & Cyber

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

Job summary

Lockton is seeking an experienced Claims Counsel to join our Global Professional & Executive Risk Practice in Texas. This role combines legal expertise with a client-focused mindset to advocate for policyholders in complex claims involving management liability, EPL, cyber, and related exposures.

You will analyze insurance policies, claim-related issues, and collaborate with insurers, defense counsel and clients to drive favorable outcomes while monitoring evolving risk trends.

Qualifications

• JD required and active license to practice in good standing.
• 5+ years in legal, insurance coverage, claims or executive risk.
• Strong understanding of management liability and executive risk products.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic claims advocacy and guidance across Professional & Executive Risk products.
• Analyze policies, coverage positions and related legal matters.
• Manage complex claims including D&O, E&O, cyber, EPL, fiduciary and crime.
• Collaborate with insurers, defense counsel, brokers and clients to resolve claims.
• Monitor litigation, regulatory investigations and emerging risk trends.
• Assist with claim reporting, coverage strategy and resolution planning.
• Develop thought leadership and educational materials on executive risk exposures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients.

Skills

Legal research

Client communications

Claims analysis

Executive risk knowledge

Litigation coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed attorney

Job description

Lockton is seeking an experienced Claims Counsel to join our Global Professional & Executive Risk Practice in Texas. This role combines legal expertise with a client-focused mindset to advocate for policyholders in complex claims involving management liability, EPL, cyber, and related exposures.

You will analyze insurance policies, claim-related issues, and collaborate with insurers, defense counsel and clients to drive favorable outcomes while monitoring evolving risk trends.