Senior Counsel, Insurance Coverage & Bond

Travelers Insurance; Hartford (CT); Sur place; USD 146 000 - 242 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Résumé du poste

Travelers is hiring a Senior Counsel in Hartford, CT to provide cost-effective, high-quality legal services across a defined area. You will support senior management, manage complex litigation matters, and guide a team of paralegals or junior attorneys.

The role requires a JD, 7+ years of experience, and an active license in good standing. Expect collaboration, risk assessment, and budget considerations within a dynamic insurance law environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
• 7 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Responsabilités

• Provides counsel to senior management on complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
• Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence leaders at all levels regarding matters of significance to the legal community.
• Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
• Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
• Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
• Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments. Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
• Acts as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys and/or paralegal/staff.
• May prepare or review annual legal fees budget for assigned matters. Review invoices from outside counsel and recommend adjustments. Within authority level, approve invoices.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Legal research

Mentoring

Client relationship

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Description du poste

Travelers is hiring a Senior Counsel in Hartford, CT to provide cost-effective, high-quality legal services across a defined area. You will support senior management, manage complex litigation matters, and guide a team of paralegals or junior attorneys.

The role requires a JD, 7+ years of experience, and an active license in good standing. Expect collaboration, risk assessment, and budget considerations within a dynamic insurance law environment.