Senior In-House Counsel: Professional Liability & Litigation

Cor Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Cor Partners, the parent company of four specialty businesses, seeks a mid-level attorney for In-House Counsel – Professional Liability & Litigation. You will partner with business and operational leaders to manage litigation, oversee subpoena responses, and coordinate with outside counsel across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes governance, consistency, and risk mitigation, with responsibilities in regulatory compliance, contract review, and advising on legal matters affecting the enterprise.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership required.
• 10+ years in insurance services with focus on professional liability, litigation management, and collaboration with outside counsel.
• Hands-on experience with subpoenas, document requests, and complex productions; contract lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee active and pending litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
• Prepare and defend our experts for depositions and attend mediations.
• Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document/file requests, determining appropriate scope of production while safeguarding privileged information.
• Partner with internal teams to identify, collect, and review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide proactive legal guidance on professional liability exposures and risk strategies tied to business operations.
• Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and operational matters affecting the enterprise.
• Manage occasional trademark matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across business lines; support enterprise-wide processes and training.

Skills

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Collaboration with outside counsel

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Complex problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing

Job description

Cor Partners, the parent company of four specialty businesses, seeks a mid-level attorney for In-House Counsel – Professional Liability & Litigation. You will partner with business and operational leaders to manage litigation, oversee subpoena responses, and coordinate with outside counsel across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes governance, consistency, and risk mitigation, with responsibilities in regulatory compliance, contract review, and advising on legal matters affecting the enterprise.