Senior Counsel - Insurance Law

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a Senior Insurance Coverage Litigation Counsel with 10+ years' experience, to be located in our Los Angeles office. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with their cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters, and who is comfortable with client interaction with high-level executives of major insurance companies.

The position involves representation of insurers in complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, including the defense of consumer class actions against insurers, coverage disputes pertaining to general liability and professional liability policies, and bad faith coverage litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment, and looking to grow.

Responsibilities

Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class-actions;

Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;

Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;

Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

Take and defend depositions;

Attend court hearings and mediations;

Document review;

Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial;

Manage and supervise associates and paralegals;

Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

Admission to practice in California.

10+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with commercial general liability policies;

State and federal court experience;

Excellent academic credentials;

Solid work history.

Skills and Abilities Required

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;

Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;

Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;

Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;

Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

Excellent organizational and time management skills;

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Why Join Us?

Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.

Flexible Paid Time Off - Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.

Performance Bonuses - In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!

Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.

Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.

Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.

Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.

Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

Global Mobility Program - Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.

Retirement Benefits - Starts on day one and 100% vested.

Attorney compensation for this position ranges from $220,000 to $260,000 annually. Placement within the range will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, practice group, location, and other job-related considerations permitted by law. Candidates with additional experience may be considered for more senior roles with corresponding compensation.

Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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