Senior Insurance Defense Attorney

Senior Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney (6+ Years)Location: Los Angeles or Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Compensation: $200,000–$240,000 annually, plus performance bonusesThe OpportunityA leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney to join its Southern California team. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated liability-policy coverage matters for domestic and international insurer clients across a broad range of industries.The successful candidate will take a leadership role on complex coverage files, manage an active caseload independently, and work within a collaborative, high-performing team with access to a global platform and substantial professional-development resources.Practice FocusThe practice includes complex insurance coverage litigation and advisory work involving:Commercial general liability coverageConstruction-related claimsEnergy-sector mattersEntertainment-industry risksMaritime-related claimsOther complex liability-policy disputesKey ResponsibilitiesAnalyze insurance policies, claims, and coverage issuesPrepare coverage opinions and provide strategic advice to insurer clientsConduct detailed legal research and draft memorandaDraft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation materialsManage coverage litigation matters from initial assessment through resolutionAttend and support depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedingsPrioritize and manage multiple sensitive, time-sensitive mattersWork collaboratively with colleagues and clients to develop practical coverage and litigation strategiesQualificationsActive California Bar admission required6+ years of complex insurance coverage litigation experienceStrong commercial general liability coverage experienceFederal court experience requiredExcellent legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and verbal communication skillsAbility to independently manage an active caseload and exercise sound professional judgmentStrong academic credentialsAdditional admission in Texas, New York, Washington, or Colorado is an asset.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary of $200,000–$240,000, commensurate with experienceAnnual and monthly performance bonuses, with monthly bonus potential of up to $2,000Hybrid work flexibilityFlexible paid time offStudent-loan repayment supportReferral incentivesDay-one fully vested retirement benefitsMentorship, global training, and professional-development opportunitiesWellbeing benefitsSix months of fully paid parental leaveGlobal mobility opportunitiesConfidential InquiriesQualified candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially. Only candidates meeting the stated qualifications will be contacted regarding next steps.