Corporate Claim Litigation Attorney Lead Consultant (Remote)

Overview

This role involves joining an in-house legal team focused on Claim Litigation within a Global Litigation division. The primary responsibility is managing matters involving allegations of bad faith and extra-contractual exposure related to insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee first and third-party claims involving heightened exposure, complex extra-contractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation related to insurance claims.
• Conduct extra-contractual analysis based on factual and legal issues.
• Provide guidance to the Claims Organization on extra-contractual and bad faith issues, including recommendations for resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present settlement recommendations for claims with extra-contractual risk.
• Collaborate closely with outside counsel and Claims Organization in managing high exposure and complex claims in litigation.
• Work with business colleagues and other in-house legal teams to develop and implement claims handling recommendations.
• Advise the business on litigation strategies and emerging legal issues and risks.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing within the State of Practice.
• Minimum of 3 years of substantive legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Required insurance defense experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Sound legal judgment and strategic thinking.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Eagerness to contribute in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not include supervisory duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $90,700.00 - $153,925.00, based on experience and qualifications.
• Candidates will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• Comprehensive technology setup provided, including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• For employees eligible to work from home, a monthly connectivity reimbursement is provided to offset internet costs.
• Remote work requires a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, appropriate desk and seating, and reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Location & Legal Compliance

• The employer generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
• Compliance with applicable state laws regarding veteran status discrimination and fair chance hiring ordinances is maintained.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to employing the best qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation.