Senior Counsel - Complex Coverage Liability

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim, Legal

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$141,800.00 - $233,900.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Provides high quality, actionable and cost effective legal advice, litigation strategy/management and other legal services to our internal clients with respect to complex liability coverage matters and disputes. Researches and delivers legal advice on a wide variety of complex insurance coverage and liability issues. Represents and/or participates on behalf of the Company in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other alternative dispute resolution forums. Directs and manages outside counsel with respect to coverage litigation involving the Company.

What Will You Do?

• Provide prompt and actionable legal advice and other assistance to our clients with respect to complex liability coverage matters.
• Develop and implement resolution strategies for coverage disputes and coverage litigation.
• Proactively manage outside coverage counsel and legal expenditures.
• Achieve desired results through careful and effective analysis, research, advocacy, collaboration and client partnership.
• Approach disputes and issues creatively and strategically, with a relentless resolution focus.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, innovation, professional excellence and the highest ethical standards.
• Consistently exhibit strong and persuasive communication skills.
• Value and develop true partnerships with clients and other colleagues.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Minimum of 10 years of prior legal experience preferred.
• Experience handling complex coverage liability disputes is strogly preferred

What is a Must Have?

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 7 years of prior legal experience.
• Active license to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

What Is in It for You?

• 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. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. 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.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.