Associate Attorney - Transactional Liability
Harris Beach Murtha•Boston, MA
•$147,000 - $195,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Harris Beach Murtha seeks a mid-to-senior level associate to join our growing Transactional Liability Practice. Our team represents insurance companies in a wide variety of claims arising under insurance policies covering mergers and acquisitions transactions, tax matters, and contingent liability risks. We are seeking a highly motivated attorney with strong analytical, writing, and communication skills who is interested in sophisticated insurance coverage and transactional matters.
Requirements
- 4+ years of insurance coverage, transactional liability, or relevant business litigation experience.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with Excel.
- Admission to the Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut Bar, or eligibility for admission in one of those jurisdictions
- Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
- Experience handling insurance coverage matters, transactional liability claims, or complex business litigation
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
- The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
- A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
- A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Nice To Haves
- Military experience welcome
Responsibilities
- Represent insurance company clients in transactional liability matters and related insurance products
- Review and analyze insurance policies, transactional liability claims, and related agreements in connection with mergers and acquisitions, tax positions, contingent risks, and other complex business transactions
- Assist clients with evaluating, investigating, and resolving claims under transactional liability policies
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, analyses, coverage determinations, and client communications regarding transactional liability issues and related third-party litigation
- Draft and negotiate agreements related to transactional liability claims
- Collaborate closely with clients, brokers, and outside professionals throughout the transactional claims process
- Interact with clients to service existing work and develop strong client relationships
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal support to clients
Benefits
- Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
