Senior Counsel, Insurance Coverage & Claims

Travelers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 146,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a Senior Counsel for the Texas Claim Center—General Counselor in Houston to serve as the primary legal resource on insurance coverage matters. You will collaborate with Claim Legal and Claim teams, preparing opinions and guidance while supporting regulatory inquiries and training for claim staff.

The role requires extensive experience, a JD, and active licensure, with a broad scope across Property, Auto, General Liability and Workers' Compensation claims.

Qualifications

• Ten years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree

Job description

Travelers is seeking a Senior Counsel for the Texas Claim Center—General Counselor in Houston to serve as the primary legal resource on insurance coverage matters. You will collaborate with Claim Legal and Claim teams, preparing opinions and guidance while supporting regulatory inquiries and training for claim staff.

The role requires extensive experience, a JD, and active licensure, with a broad scope across Property, Auto, General Liability and Workers' Compensation claims.