Senior Counsel

Jobot; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced insurance defense attorney in the United States to oversee complex auto, trucking, and property/ casualty litigation. The role requires leading claims strategy, supervising outside counsel, and shaping resolution approaches for high-exposure matters.

The ideal candidate has eight-plus years in insurance defense, with strong knowledge of policy interpretation and regulatory considerations, and the ability to balance risk, cost, and business objectives.

Qualifications

• JD required and active state bar; at least eight years in insurance defense litigation.
• Significant experience with commercial automobile, trucking, or complex casualty claims.
• Experience handling large-loss and high-exposure matters; strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigated commercial automobile, trucking, and property and casualty claims.
• Develop litigation, settlement, and resolution strategies for high-exposure matters.
• Manage and evaluate outside counsel, third-party administrators, experts, and other vendors.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, guidelines, and case-handling standards.
• Advise leadership on liability, damages, coverage, and exposure; provide policy interpretation guidance.
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Monitor legal developments affecting claims and operations; align practices with changes.
• Collaborate with claims leadership to improve procedures and reduce legal expenses.

Skills

Litigation management

Outside counsel management

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Trial/negotiation

Communication with stakeholders

Education

JD from accredited law school

Active state bar admission

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $135,000 - $250,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced insurance defense attorney to oversee complex commercial automobile and property and casualty litigation. This attorney will provide strategic legal guidance to claims professionals, manage outside counsel and third-party administrators, and develop resolution strategies for high-exposure matters.

The ideal candidate has significant experience with commercial automobile and trucking claims and can balance legal risk, financial exposure, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigated commercial automobile, trucking, and property and casualty claims
• Develop litigation, settlement, and resolution strategies for complex and high-exposure matters
• Manage and evaluate outside counsel, third-party administrators, experts, and other litigation vendors
• Ensure compliance with litigation management guidelines, reporting requirements, budgets, and case-handling standards
• Review case evaluations, litigation plans, reserve recommendations, settlement proposals, and significant pleadings
• Advise claims leadership and examiners regarding liability, damages, coverage, litigation risk, and potential exposure
• Provide guidance on commercial automobile and property and casualty policy interpretation
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, regulatory proceedings, and other legal matters as needed
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments affecting insurance claims and operations
• Evaluate the impact of new laws, regulations, and court decisions on claims-handling practices
• Collaborate with claims leadership to improve litigation procedures, escalation standards, and internal best practices
• Identify litigation trends and opportunities to reduce exposure, improve outcomes, and control legal expenses
• Provide legal guidance and training to internal claims professionals and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
• At least eight years of experience practicing insurance defense litigation
• Significant experience with commercial automobile, trucking, transportation, or complex casualty claims
• Experience handling large-loss, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or other high-exposure matters
• Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance claims and policy interpretation
• Experience developing litigation strategies and managing outside counsel
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with an insurance carrier, claims organization, or third-party administrator
• Familiarity with state insurance statutes, regulations, and administrative proceedings
• Experience managing litigation across multiple jurisdictions
• Trial, mediation, arbitration, or regulatory hearing experience

Skills

• Strong judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Ability to analyze complex legal, factual, medical, and financial issues
• Strong outside counsel and vendor management capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with claims professionals, executives, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across legal, claims, compliance, and operational teams

Why Join Us?

• Growing organization
• Great leadership team

A Bit About Us

We are a national insurance services organization that supports industry groups responsible for administering specialized insurance programs. By combining centralized resources, consistent processes, and deep industry expertise, we help our partners operate efficiently while responding to the unique needs of the markets and communities they serve. Our work is grounded in collaboration, flexibility, and a strong commitment to delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.