Senior Coverage Counsel

Nbutexas; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

Bonuses – annual + monthly up to $2,0

Student loan assistance – $250/mo

Career development & wellbeing

Parental leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Senior Insurance Coverage Counsel with 10+ years of coverage experience to lead complex coverage analyses and provide strategic guidance for insurer clients. The role emphasizes independent handling of sophisticated issues while collaborating with clients and other attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, experience mentoring junior attorneys, and a license in CA or WA, with the ability to advise on coverage strategy and risk analysis in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of substantive insurance coverage experience, with third-party coverage experience preferred.
• Active license and good standing in California, Washington, or another U.S. jurisdiction; CA or WA admission preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurance clients on complex coverage issues involving liability, excess coverage, and other third-party claims
• Prepare detailed coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and memoranda
• Research and analyze complex legal issues affecting coverage and claim determinations
• Collaborate with claims professionals, in-house counsel, and client reps to develop coverage strategies
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and client communications with high-quality work product

Skills

Insurance coverage

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Client advisory

Team mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

CA/WA bar license

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Coverage Counsel with 10+ years of insurance coverage experience to join its expanding practice. This role is primarily advisory and focused on complex coverage analysis, strategic claims guidance, legal research, and high-level written work for insurer clients. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling sophisticated coverage issues independently while working closely with clients and other attorneys.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise insurance clients on complex coverage issues involving commercial liability, excess coverage, and other third-party claims
• Prepare detailed coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, legal memoranda, and related analysis
• Research and analyze complex legal and factual issues affecting insurance coverage and claim determinations
• Work directly with claims professionals, in-house counsel, and client representatives to develop practical coverage strategies and recommendations
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, client communications, and case-related priorities while maintaining a high level of work product

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of substantive insurance coverage experience, with third-party coverage experience strongly preferred
• Active license and good standing in California, Washington, or another U.S. jurisdiction; California or Washington admission preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively and mentoring, training, or developing junior attorneys

Job Benefits:

• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys have the flexibility to use paid time off based on their professional judgment and workload
• Performance-Based Bonuses – Annual performance incentives plus an additional monthly bonus opportunity of up to $2,000
• Student Loan Assistance – Eligible attorneys may receive a $250 monthly non-taxable payment toward qualifying student loan debt
• Career Development & Wellbeing – Mentorship, professional development programs, wellness benefits, and a dedicated wellbeing day
• Comprehensive Benefits – Six months of fully paid parental leave, retirement benefits beginning on day one with immediate 100% vesting, referral incentives, and opportunities for professional and community engagement

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Todd Ringland