Litigation & Insurance Counsel

Conservice; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm is seeking a Litigation and Insurance Counsel responsible for providing strategic legal guidance and managing complex litigation matters. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in commercial litigation, including handling insurance coverage issues and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with executive leadership and outside counsel to protect the company’s interests. This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience with declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims.
• Knowledge of regulatory proceedings and insurance disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex litigation matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for regulatory disputes.
• Analyze and interpret commercial insurance policies.
• Provide strategic advice on coverage positions and risk exposure.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insurance claims management

Legal compliance

Risk management

Job description

Overview

The Litigation and Insurance Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance and lead complex litigation matters in addition to managing insurance coverage issues, risk management, and related regulatory issues. This role will be responsible for managing all phases of litigation, advising internal stakeholders on coverage positions, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The position will work closely with executive leadership, risk management, finance, operations, and external counsel to protect the company’s interests in contested matters and coverage determinations. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation, including declaratory judgment actions, bad faith claims, and regulatory proceedings in addition to making claims with insurance providers and dealing with disputes related to coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Coordinate with outside counsel to advance Conservice’s interest in pending litigation and regulatory disputes
• Work with operational teams, law clerks, and paralegals to facilitate the discovery process and gather the required disclosure documentation
• Analyze and interpret commercial insurance policies, including general liability, professional liability, property, umbrella, and specialty lines
• Provide strategic advice regarding coverage positions, risk exposure, and claims handling
• Oversee and manage outside counsel, including litigation strategy, budgeting, and performance
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, coverage opinions, and settlement agreements
• Represent the organization in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings
• Advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation, indemnity provisions, and contractual insurance requirements
• Monitor and assess regulatory and legislative developments impacting insurance coverage and litigation risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proactive litigation and claims strategies
• Support internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries as needed
• Provide training to internal teams on insurance coverage and risk-related issues