In-House Counsel

Oliver James Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking an In-House Counsel to join a Hartford, CT based financial services organization and support its legal team across insurance claims, litigation, product and regulatory matters.

This opportunity targets an attorney with life insurance experience who will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to ongoing professional development and long-term career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• JD degree required and bar admission.
• 3 years of life insurance industry experience (in-house or private practice).

Responsibilities

• Manage and support insurance claims disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation matters.
• Coordinate outside counsel and assist with litigation strategy.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery, and regulatory responses.
• Advise on insurance law, regulatory developments, fraud, and policyholder disputes.
• Partner with compliance, product, and business teams to mitigate legal risk.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Litigation support

Regulatory compliance

Education

JD

Job description

In-House Counsel - Life Insurance

Location: Hartford, CT

An established financial services organization is seeking an In-House Counsel to support its legal team across insurance claims, litigation, product and regulatory matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with life insurance industry experience to join a growing business, work closely with cross-functional teams, and develop their in-house legal career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support insurance claims disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation matters.
• Coordinate outside counsel and assist with litigation strategy.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery, and regulatory responses.
• Advise on insurance law, regulatory developments, fraud, and policyholder disputes.
• Partner with compliance, product, and business teams to mitigate legal risk.

Requirements

• JD
• 3 years of practical life insurance industry experience, in-house or private practice.

The Opportunity

A chance to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial legal team with opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.