Claims Monitoring Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) is seeking to add an experienced mid-to-senior level attorney to our Professional Consulting Practice Group. 

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, professional practices, local government, general liability, construction and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

The Consulting Group provides risk management and claims monitoring services and strategic advice to architects and engineers and their professional liability insurers. The Consulting Group is at the forefront of emerging issues facing design professionals, including the use of AI, alternative construction delivery models such as Progressive Design Build, and project specific risk and insurance frameworks. The Consulting Group’s practice encompasses the United States and Canada and focuses on, but is not limited to, large complex infrastructure Projects and the management of the risks and disputes associated with these Projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Specialized Risk Management/Claims Avoidance Mitigation advice and recommendations.
• Contract Reviews/Seminars.
• Investigate, evaluate and monitor defense of complex professional liability claims.
• Liaison to underwriters and senior claim adjusters.
• Strategic input and evaluation of defense strategies.
• Independent exposure evaluation. 
• Develop and manage resolution strategies.
• Interface with Client, insurers and other Project participants.
• Negotiate resolution of claims.
• Evaluate, manage, and provide strategic direction, advice and counsel on significant complex construction disputes and litigation matters.
• Engage in risk management of high-value claims arising on large, complex projects
• Engage and manage local counsel on a substantive basis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to prosecute, defend and resolve complex disputes between sophisticated parties.

Candidate Requirements: 

• Experience in one or more of the following practice areas: complex civil litigation preferably in the construction arena, claims management, interaction with insurers, involvement in the design or construction industry.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in any of the 50 United States.
• Interest in construction projects.
• Capable of independent work.
• Work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to analyze complex matters.

Why Should You Apply?

This candidate will work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, with the potential for fully remote work, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.