Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Southlake, United States Futuristic Underwriters Full time

Legal Counsel (In-House) Litigated/Complex Claims

The primary focus of this position is to assist the General Counsel with a broad range of legal projects, with a primary focus on managing outside defense counsel and litigated claims files and otherwise serving as a legal resource for claims personnel on litigation and coverage-related matters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Serve as a legal resource for adjusters handling complex bodily injury claims, including litigated claims
  • Work with outside counsel retained to represent insureds in connection with pre- and post-litigation strategies and activities
  • Work with coverage counsel retained to advise the Company or its affiliates on a broad range of coverage-related issues
  • Work with outside counsel on formulating litigation strategies for bad faith, class action, and various other types of litigation
  • Assist with identifying a diverse bench of outside counsel in jurisdictions across the United States
  • Assist with training adjusters with respect to the handling of claims, particularly BI and litigated claims
  • Assist the General Counsel with the management of litigation involving the Company and its affiliates
  • Assist in trial preparation and preparing company witnesses for depositions and other testimony
  • Attend trials and provide trial reports to the General Counsel and other relevant business units
  • Provide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the Company and its affiliates
  • Analyze legal problems and interpret laws and regulations
  • Analyze legal matters and/or litigation resolution in creative ways
  • Serve as a resource for the organization on compliance and other claim-related issues
  • Collaborating with business units to manage legal risk

Qualifications:

  • Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
  • Active law license to practice law in at least on state and a member in good standing of the bar
  • Attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience
  • Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to litigation
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Experience with personal injury litigation or insurance coverage strongly preferred
  • Proactive mindset required
  • Commitment to providing quality legal advice, learning agility (included demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters), and a history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment

Additional Details:

  • Employees are not permitted to handle any outside legal business
  • Newly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining
  • Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities
  • May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of work
  • Salary Range Salary $150,000 or higher depending on experience plus up to 30% discretionary bonus
  • Benefits including health, vision, and 401K

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