Senior Counsel - Specialty (Insurance Coverage)

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a Senior Insurance Coverage Litigation Counsel with 10+ years' experience, to be located in our Los Angeles office. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with their cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters, and who is comfortable with client interaction with high-level executives of major insurance companies.

The position involves representation of insurers in complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, including the defense of consumer class actions against insurers, coverage disputes pertaining to general liability and professional liability policies, and bad faith coverage litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment, and looking to grow.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class-actions;

• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;

• Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;

• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

• Take and defend depositions;

• Attend court hearings and mediations;

• Document review;

• Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial;

• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals

• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in California.

• 10+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with commercial general liability policies;

• State and federal court experience;

• Excellent academic credentials;

• Solid work history.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;

• Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;

• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;

• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;

• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

The salary range for this position is $220,000 - $260,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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