Senior Counsel - Insurance Law

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. 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. the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.The Senior Counsel role is responsible for providing a range of cost- effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. The Senior Counsel position handles complex legal matters within a defined area of expertise requiring a solid degree of knowledge in specialty lines. Counsel role may manage a limited number of support staff.Provides counsel to senior management on complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area. Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence leaders at all levels regarding matters of significance to the legal community. Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise. Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk. Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents. Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments. May prepare or review annual legal fees budget for assigned matters. Review invoices from outside counsel and recommend adjustments. Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law. Ten yearsofprior legal experienceasa practicingattorney.Experience managing complex commercial litigation, including litigation strategy, and resolution assessment.Prior experience in insurance defense, coverage litigation, or in-house litigation management preferred.Familiarity with management liability policy forms, including Directors & Officers (D&O), Errors & Omissions (E&O), and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) coverages.Experience with cyber liability policy forms, including first-party and third-party coverages, breach response provisions, and ransomware/extortion clauses.Familiarity with fidelity and crime policy forms, including employee dishonesty, computer fraud, and funds transfer fraud coverages.Experience providing coverage analysis or legal support on management liability claims, including interpretation of insuring agreements, exclusions, and conditions.Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school7 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.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. 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.Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.MD - Hunt ValleyType: Full time