Sr. Claims Litigation Counsel

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible work hours

Employee discounts

Free mental health support

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Claims Litigation Counsel to provide legal advice regarding insurance claims and coverage issues. In this role, you will partner with claims teams to devise strategies for resolving disputes, manage litigation, and provide comprehensive legal support for various company matters.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in property and casualty insurance law, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid role based in Beverly, MA.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in property and casualty insurance coverage or liability defense.
• Experience preparing insurance coverage opinions.
• Ability to establish effective relationships within teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to Claims teams.
• Develop strategies to resolve coverage disputes.
• Prepare coverage position letters on complex claims.
• Assist in preparing witnesses for litigation.
• Research and analyze coverage issues.

Skills

Legal advice on claims

Coverage opinions

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Sr. Claims Litigation Counsel will be responsible to research and provide legal advice a opinions to claims handlers on managing and resolving disputes related to insurance policies, claims, and coverage arising from the company’s insurance contracts, including auto and general liability; specialty (e.g. management liability & professional liability); and first party property and marine coverages, Long Tail Lines, Surety, Trade Credit etc.

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high-level legal advice and guidance to our Claims teams.
• Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies that optimally resolve liability and coverage disputes with a focus on avoiding allegations of bad faith.
• Prepare coverage position letters on selected high complexity/exposure claims.
• Assist in preparing witnesses, discovery, and defense strategies.
• Oversee panel counsel selection and relationships and rate negotiation.
• Manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company.
• Research, analyze and provide recovery and loss mitigation advice to claim colleagues on claims of varying complexity, including drafting/reviewing settlement agreements.
• Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
• Provide legal support and input for various company related legal matters.

Job requirements

• Preferably 4-6 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house, a substantial portion of which involved property & casualty insurance coverage and / or liability defense.
• Experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies either in a law firm or in house for a property and casualty insurer required.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes either in private practice or in house for a property and casualty insurer a plus.
• Experience litigating liability and damage disputes arising from property and casualty claims.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills.
• Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery.
• Skilled at time management and organizing work.
• Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• JD degree or equivalent.
• Hybrid role is based in Beverly, MA with minimum of three days in the office. Remote office may be considered.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday
• Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future
• Life Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Employee Discounts – On products, services, or partner offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity and paternity leave