Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Remote)

Overview

This in-house Senior Claims Counsel role supports complex title insurance and escrow claims, including claims against the company. The position involves investigating claim facts, analyzing coverage and defenses, managing a claim and/or litigation through final resolution, and directing outside counsel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate facts and issues for each claim; determine whether coverage exists
• Evaluate loss under the title policy and assess defenses for the insured and/or the company
• Determine whether outside counsel is needed; develop and carry out a plan to address the claim
• Manage claims and/or litigation from initial investigation through final resolution
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant/opposing counsel/third parties
• Appear as a company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Manage claim budget; review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses
• Determine settlement and expense reserves
• Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy throughout claim administration and litigation
• Identify and pursue sources for recovery

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience with emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.) and insurance coverage (including some litigation, mediation, and arbitration)
• Specific expertise with title insurance, escrow, and lender matters is highly desirable
• Law degree required
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim
• Experience handling claims and insurance coverage
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate originality and ingenuity

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience navigating complex legal matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually
• Comprehensive benefits package (based on eligibility) including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan

Location

United States (licensed to practice law in any state of the United States)