Senior Coverage Counsel

Nbutexas; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance-Based Bonuses

Student Loan Assistance

Career Development & Wellbeing

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Coverage Counsel in San Francisco for an advisory role focused on sophisticated coverage analysis, strategic claims guidance, and high‑level written work for insurer clients. The position requires the ability to handle complex issues independently while collaborating with clients and other attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of substantive insurance coverage experience, an active license in California or another U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of substantive insurance coverage experience, with third-party coverage strongly preferred.
• Active license and good standing in CA, WA, or another U.S. jurisdiction; CA or WA admission preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior attorneys and working collaboratively.

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, and related analysis.
• Research and analyze complex legal and factual issues affecting insurance coverage and claim determinations.
• Work with claims professionals, in-house counsel, and client representatives to develop practical coverage strategies and recommendations.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, client communications, and priorities with high quality work product.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

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