Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The In-House Counsel role is a senior legal position responsible for leading legal and claims defense strategy at a financially strong, fast-growing non-standard auto insurer.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will manage complex litigation and coverage matters, deliver coverage opinions, negotiate settlements, advise claims leadership, lead internal reviews, mentor legal staff, manage outside counsel, and monitor legal and regulatory trends.
Experience and skills
Requires JD and 7+ years of experience in insurance defense, coverage counsel, or high-stakes claims litigation, with strong negotiation skills, leadership experience, and ability to communicate legal strategy to non-legal stakeholders.
Work environment and culture
The company values insight, integrity, and innovation in its leadership roles.
Company information
The company is a financially strong, fast-growing non-standard auto insurer with a long track record of profitability and an A+ rating.
Unique job features
This role offers a high-impact leadership opportunity in a strategic legal position within a reputable insurance company.
Company overview
Insurance Recruiting Solutions is a specialized recruitment firm that focuses on connecting talented professionals with opportunities in the insurance industry. They generate revenue by providing recruitment services to insurance companies, which pay them to find and place qualified candidates in various roles. The company has established itself as a key player in the niche market of insurance recruitment, leveraging its industry expertise to offer tailored solutions to both employers and job seekers. Their deep understanding of the insurance sector and extensive network allows them to efficiently match candidates with positions that suit their skills and career goals.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in insurance defense, coverage counsel, and high-stakes claims litigation, emphasizing your ability to lead complex multi-state litigation and negotiate high-stakes settlements.
Focus on showcasing leadership skills such as mentoring legal staff, managing outside counsel, and collaborating with claims leadership to mitigate legal exposure and control defense costs.
Apply through multiple channels including Insurance Recruiting Solutions' corporate career page, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility for this strategic legal role.
Connect with current in-house counsel or legal leadership at Insurance Recruiting Solutions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent legal trends in insurance, asking about the company’s approach to claims defense strategy, or expressing admiration for their A+ rating and growth trajectory.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'insurance defense,' 'coverage counsel,' 'litigation strategy,' 'claims mitigation,' 'negotiation,' and 'legal leadership' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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