Senior Counsel - Bond & Specialty Insurance (Surety)

Senior Counsel, Bond & Specialty Insurance Salary Range: $146,400.00 - $241,600.00 Job Overview Provides cost‑effective legal services, representing Travelers in complex matters within Bond & Specialty Insurance, requiring solid knowledge in Surety and Construction law. Responsibilities Provides counsel to senior management on complex legal issues. Negotiates with clients or management and influences leaders at all levels. Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization. Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and external customers and provides recommendations on mitigation. Drafts and negotiates legal documents. Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments; builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships. Acts as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys and paralegal/staff. May prepare or review annual legal fees budget, review invoices from outside counsel, recommend adjustments, and approve invoices within authority. Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ten years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney. Experience representing or advising surety companies on construction, and/or commercial bond claims, including performance bonds, payment bonds, and bid bonds. Experience assisting on case strategy and litigation management on complex litigation matters. Familiarity with surety‑specific defenses, including principal default analysis, indemnity agreement enforcement, and obligee demand response. Litigation experience in surety bond disputes, including federal and state court matters involving contract completion, takeover agreements, and bond penal sum exposure. Experience advising on bond form language, endorsements, and coverage positions in response to claims or demands. Hands‑on experience with discovery management, including drafting and responding to written discovery, document review, and privilege analysis in complex commercial litigation. Experience preparing witnesses for deposition and/or trial, including corporate representative preparation. Track record of effective outside counsel oversight, including matter budgeting, litigation strategy alignment, and invoice review. Must Have Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school. Seven 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. Benefits Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from day one. Travelers matches 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to first 5% of eligible pay, with optional Student Loan Program. Pension Plan fully funded by Travelers. Minimum 20 days Paid Time Off annually plus nine paid company holidays. Wellness program with mental health resources and coaching. Volunteer encouragement through Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse talents and abilities. 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 have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please contact us. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Travelers