Dir Strategic Coverage Counsel

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Providelegal advice on the most complex and severe third-party claims. This includescoverageopinions coverage advice and litigation support for matters filed by or against the company.
• Oversee coverage litigation and related matters handled by coverage counsel or outside counsel. Monitor trials and track legal and regulatory developments. Advise management andclaimsprofessionals on key issues legal trends and business impact.
• Provide legal research coverage analysiscounsel and guidance in a fast-moving environment. Work closely with internal and external business partners.
• Analyze legal issues independently. Support sound dispute resolution strategies.
• Occasionally attend mediations arbitrations appraisals settlement meetings and conferences when business needsrequire. Bring sound coverage judgment to those settings.
• Help develop and deliver training for theclaimsorganization.
• Perform other legal duties as business needs require.

Reporting Relationship

Director or above

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Senior-level knowledge of insurance coverage claims-related legal issues andcoveragelitigation.
• Strong technical and product-specific coverage knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation negotiation consulting and collaboration skills.
• Sound independent judgment. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortmanaginguncertainty.
• Creative approach to complex legal and business problems.
• Ability to take a long-term view of business goals and support strategic results.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office legal research tools Teams and other business-related software.
• Commitment to practical legal solutions and strong service to internal clients.
• Sense of ownership and urgency in advancing business priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills andabilityto build effective relationships.
• Commitment to continued learning and broadening legal industry and technical skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree and J.D.
• Admission to the bar of at least one state required along with the ability to obtain in-housecounseladmission ifrequired.
• Typicallya minimum of eight to ten years of relevant legal experience. Insurance coverage and coverage litigation experience arerequired.

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