Senior Complex Claims Counsel & Strategy Lead

Berkley Small Business Solutions (a Berkley Company); Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Berkley Small Business Solutions (a Berkley Company) in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Complex Claims Legal Consultant to act as the organization’s senior technical expert for high-severity casualty claims, delivering advanced legal, coverage, and strategic guidance. The role partners with leadership, outside counsel, and frontline claims staff to mitigate exposure and drive best-in-class performance.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement (four days in the office, one day remote) with opportunities for

Qualifications

• JD required.
• 10+ years of experience with complex casualty claims, litigation, or insurance defense.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct strategy for complex, high-exposure, and legally sensitive claim files, including bodily injury, wrongful death, multi-party litigation, complex coverage questions, and contractual risk transfer.
• Provide advanced legal and technical advice to claims staff, leaders, and cross-functional partners, including interpretation of policy language and exposure analysis.
• Lead investigations, evaluations, and reserve recommendations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and defensibility.
• Partner with leadership on emerging legal trends and contribute to process improvements.
• Deliver advanced technical training for casualty claims staff on coverage analysis, jurisdictional updates, and litigation strategy.
• Participate in special projects requiring legal insight and risk mitigation across departments.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Berkley Small Business Solutions (a Berkley Company) in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Complex Claims Legal Consultant to act as the organization’s senior technical expert for high-severity casualty claims, delivering advanced legal, coverage, and strategic guidance. The role partners with leadership, outside counsel, and frontline claims staff to mitigate exposure and drive best-in-class performance.

We offer a hybrid work arrangement (four days in the office, one day remote) with opportunities for