Senior Counsel - eDiscovery and Corporate Litigation

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Legal

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range: $146,400.00 - $241,600.00

What Is the Opportunity?

The Senior Counsel position is responsible for providing a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services within Corporate Litigation, and more specifically, our eDiscovery Group. The position includes management of litigation involving Travelers and its subsidiaries, as well as advising internal clients on issues related to electronic discovery and information governance more broadly. This role will help support increasing demand for eDiscovery technological support and will provide partnership as new technology is acquired, tested, and implemented. This attorney will also provide advice regarding eDiscovery and information governance issues.

Corporate Litigation manages non-claim matters pertaining to all business units, which vary in complexity. These matters may include actions involving the company’s underwriting or business practices; shareholder litigation; disputes with agents; litigation involving the company’s investments and real estate; bankruptcy and premium collection matters; and litigation involving the Company’s intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation on behalf of the company, oversee outside counsel and drive strategy.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders and senior management within respective lines of business pertaining to eDiscovery issues and litigation issues.
• Research legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
• Proactively identify and communicate risk to clients and provide recommendations on mitigation.
• Draft, negotiate and execute legal documents.
• Maintain awareness of judicial climate and legal developments.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships. Act as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys and/or paralegal/staff.
• May prepare or review annual legal fees budget for assigned matters. Review invoices from outside counsel and recommend adjustments. Within authority level, approve invoices.
• Make effective use of technology and automation to gain efficiencies in the practice of law.
• Work collaboratively to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and other professionals across Legal Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Ten years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience in insurance coverage litigation
• Demonstrated experience with litigation management
• Strong analytical abilities and oral communication skills
• Strong interest in eDiscovery, technology and information governance issues
• Understanding of claim and underwriting principles and the ability to adapt those to litigation
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance policies and coverages
• Experience in project management and delivery of project from concept to execution
• eDiscovery experience is preferred

Must Have

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
• 7 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

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