Overview
A leading vertical software and insurance platform focused on homeowners insurance is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Claims Litigation. This role supports the company’s insurance operations by managing litigation primarily involving first-party property claims and related bad faith matters. The position is remote but requires the candidate to be based in Houston, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of first-party insurance lawsuits, primarily in Texas.
- Enforce outside counsel guidelines and oversee discovery strategy and motion practice.
- Track and control outside counsel budgets and billing.
- Monitor performance metrics and cycle times; identify cost-containment opportunities.
- Personally handle smaller or strategically important first-party disputes, including coverage disputes, breach of contract claims, and bad faith allegations.
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and settlement agreements as appropriate.
- Appear in court when necessary.
- Provide regular reporting to legal and leadership teams on litigation trends, reserve adequacy, emerging legal risks, and adverse verdict exposure.
- Advise senior leadership on legal risks and develop litigation strategy in partnership with claims leadership.
- Monitor and analyze changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends, advising leadership accordingly.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
- Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience in law firm, government, and/or in-house roles.
- Demonstrated experience handling bad faith or extra-contractual litigation against insurance companies.
- First or second chair trial and/or appellate experience.
- Proven ability to effectively manage outside counsel.
- Experience working cross-functionally with claims operations.
- Strong understanding of Texas civil procedure.
- Experience with mediations and settlement negotiations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
- Outstanding judgment and integrity with the ability to work independently.
- Flexible, solution-oriented, and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization.
- Must be locally based in the Houston, Texas area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing risk-based recommendations and assessing exposure.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $157,500 to $180,000 annually, dependent on experience, skills, and location.
- Eligibility for long-term incentive awards subject to program guidelines.
- Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Comprehensive health, life, and financial benefits including:
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans.
- Pre-tax savings options including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with discretionary employer match.
- Wellbeing programs offering mental health coaching, clinical care, and confidential resources.
- Employee discounts on various services and products.
- Flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays (typically nine per year), paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
- Additional benefits including identity theft protection, travel assistance, and fitness discounts.
Location
- Remote position requiring local residence in Houston, Texas.
Additional Information
- The application window is expected to close approximately two weeks (10 business days) from February 13, 2026, but may change based on business needs.
- Applicants from Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia are not considered for remote positions.
This role reports to the Senior Director & Counsel, Insurance and requires active Texas licensure. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead efforts to resolve complex legal issues and work collaboratively across the organization.