Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

Nautilus Insurance is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their team. This role will be located in their Scottsdale office on a hybrid basis.

The Senior Counsel role is responsible for thoughtful and effective counsel to the Claims Department, as well as efficient management of extra-contractual exposures arising in relation to property and casualty claims in all jurisdictions of the United States. This role includes guidance for, and review of, certain coverage positions recommended by Claims staff and leadership. This role requires providing guidance and counsel to Claims staff and leadership concerning severe and sensitive exposures. The role also provides general legal support to other departments in the organization as needed. Facilitation of, and participation in, projects and training is expected.

The successful candidate is able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Effective communication and professionalism with internal and external business partners is essential. Strong insurance coverage and litigation management skills are crucial for the role. The candidate must exercise sound professional judgment and process, must have strong practice and time management skills, and must effectively prioritize inquiries and matters.

The role will also participate in developing opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in a manner that meets legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide thoughtful counsel and strategic guidance concerning high severity, complex and sensitive claims.
• Review and approve coverage correspondence, including select reservation of rights, tender denial and disclaimer letters.
• Facilitate consistency in coverage positions.
• Effectively communicate and present legal and business issues to staff and leadership throughout the organization.
• Provide thoughtful counsel concerning risk management.
• Proactively manage extra-contractual litigation based on experience.
• Facilitate the coordination and collection of information and documentation for discovery.
• Assist Claims Department staff and leadership with outside vendor relationships.
• Responsibly leverage AI and other technology tools.
• Maintain awareness of developments and trends in case law, statutes, regulations and judicial climate.
• Work with business partners to draft and interpret policy forms.
• Provide thoughtful and timely training to Claims Department staff.
• Attend mediations, trials and depositions, as necessary.
• Other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree.
• Admission, in good standing, to practice law in at least one jurisdiction of the United States.
• Minimum of seven years of experience managing litigation and/or providing coverage advice, at least three of which must be related to property and casualty insurance coverage, claims and coverage litigation.
• Excess and Surplus Lines insurance experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to successfully work with all personality types to achieve desired results.
• Working knowledge of privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient research skills; excellent ability to analyze and resolve complex situations, and sound judgment and decision-making skills; attention to detail, and above-average prioritization and organizational skills are required.
• Good knowledge of computer applications in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and email.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Reasonable, regular, predictable attendance is expected.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position 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.