Corporate Insurance Attorney (Professional Track)

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Insurance Attorney (Professional Track)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Insurance Attorney to join a leading global law firm. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including insurance placements and claims management involving Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyber liability, and other lines of insurance.

Experience with commercial contract indemnification matters, D&O advancement and indemnification issues, corporate/M&A disputes, and securities litigation is a plus.

Locations: New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Other U.S. offices may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of direct and applicable experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100 firm.

• JD from an accredited law school.

• Admission to practice in the state where the attorney is located.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and sound business and professional judgment.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on corporate insurance matters, including insurance placements and claims management.

• Handle matters involving D&O insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyber liability insurance, and other insurance products.

• Analyze complex legal and business issues and provide practical, well-reasoned advice.

• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and anticipate client needs.

• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, clients, and other professionals.

• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and staff as appropriate.

• Participate in client meetings, business development activities, and travel as needed.

Compensation: $150,000-$300,000 annually, depending on geographic market, experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This is a hybrid position with the specific work arrangement determined at the time of hiring.