Senior Associate, Insurance Transactional Liability

Harris Beach Murtha; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-to-senior level associate to join our Transactional Liability Practice. Our team represents insurance companies in claims arising under policies covering mergers and acquisitions, tax matters, and contingent liability risks, with a focus on sophisticated coverage and transactional matters.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical, writing, and communication skills and experience with insurance coverage matters, transactional liability claims, or complex business

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
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• Bar admission in the states listed (MA, NY, NJ, CT).
• Experience handling insurance coverage matters, transactional liability claims, or complex business litigation.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Military experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurance company clients in transactional liability matters and related insurance products.
• Review and analyze insurance policies, transactional liability claims, and related agreements in connection with mergers and acquisitions, tax positions, contingent risks, and other complex business transactions.
• Assist clients with evaluating, investigating, and resolving claims under transactional liability policies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, analyses, coverage determinations, and client communications regarding transactional liability issues and related third-party litigation.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to transactional liability claims.
• Collaborate closely with clients, brokers, and outside professionals throughout the transactional claims process.
• Interact with clients to service existing work and develop strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal support to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research & writing

Communication skills

Strong quantitative skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in NY/MA/NJ/CT

Tools

Excel

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-to-senior level associate to join our Transactional Liability Practice. Our team represents insurance companies in claims arising under policies covering mergers and acquisitions, tax matters, and contingent liability risks, with a focus on sophisticated coverage and transactional matters.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical, writing, and communication skills and experience with insurance coverage matters, transactional liability claims, or complex business