Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel or AVP, Claims Coverage Counsel

Zurich North America; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel or AVP, Claims Coverage Counsel to join their Claims Legal Department. This role involves managing complex litigation and providing legal counsel, with competitive compensation and a supportive culture. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, active State Bar membership, and relevant experience in insurance or claims.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience for Sr. Counsel; 8+ years for AVP.
• Active State Bar membership required.
• Preferred litigation experience in insurance, claims, or underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex coverage and extracontractual litigation.
• Provide legal counsel on policy language and coverage interpretations.
• Collaborate with corporate law, underwriting, and claims teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Lexis or Westlaw

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel or AVP, Claims Coverage Counsel

Join our team as a Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel or AVP, Claims Coverage Counsel at Zurich North America.

We are seeking an experienced Coverage Attorney to join our Claims Legal Department. This role offers a chance to work for a global company with excellent work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, flexible work options, and a supportive culture.

The successful candidate will manage complex coverage and extracontractual litigation, requiring specialized knowledge in Commercial Property and General Liability claims. Responsibilities include managing all litigation aspects, providing legal counsel on policy language and coverage interpretations, and collaborating with corporate law, underwriting, and claims teams.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctor, active State Bar membership, and experience with coverage litigation. The role may be based in Schaumburg IL, Manhattan NY, or Parsippany NJ, with a hybrid work model.

Basic qualifications for the Sr. Counsel role:

• Juris Doctor and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Active State Bar membership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Lexis or Westlaw

For the AVP role, requirements include:

• Juris Doctor and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Active State Bar membership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Lexis or Westlaw

Preferred qualifications encompass litigation experience in insurance, claims, or underwriting, knowledge of commercial property and liability, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Zurich offers competitive compensation, with a salary range of $139,000 to $170,000 for the Sr. Counsel and $150,000 to $200,000 for the AVP, along with incentive bonuses. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide a comprehensive benefits package.

If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, apply now to join Zurich North America.