In-House Counsel: Liability & Litigation Leader

Envista Forensics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Cor Partners, through its Enterprise Legal Team, is seeking a mid-level in-house counsel specializing in professional liability and litigation to partner with four sister companies. You will oversee active and pending litigation, coordinate with outside counsel, manage subpoenas, and align processes across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in insurance services, strong regulatory knowledge, and exceptional written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years in insurance services, claims handling, TPA, and/or expert services with a focus on professional liability and litigation management.
• Strong written and verbal communication for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee active and pending litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
• Prepare and defend experts for depositions and attend mediations, coordinating with internal teams.
• Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document requests, safeguarding privileged information.
• Provide proactive legal guidance on professional liability exposures and risk strategies tied to business operations.
• Review, draft, and provide input on negotiation of commercial contracts across business and functional areas.

Skills

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Contract lifecycle management

Subpoenas handling

Collaboration with outside counsel

Communication to non-legal stakehoders

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Cor Partners, through its Enterprise Legal Team, is seeking a mid-level in-house counsel specializing in professional liability and litigation to partner with four sister companies. You will oversee active and pending litigation, coordinate with outside counsel, manage subpoenas, and align processes across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in insurance services, strong regulatory knowledge, and exceptional written and oral communication.