Construction Risk & Insurance Counsel

EPIC Brokers•Birmingham, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking an attorney to serve as a Senior Client Executive on its Property & Casualty brokerage team in Birmingham, Alabama. The role supports specialty construction contractor clients with contractual risk management, claims administration, coverage advocacy, and the design and stewardship of P&C insurance programs. As part of the Birmingham-based Specialty Construction Practice leadership team, the Senior Client Executive serves as an expert resource to EPIC colleagues and clients on complex service issues, coverage concerns, and program design. The position is hybrid after training and onboarding: training and onboarding are fully in-office, followed by a schedule of three days per week in the Birmingham office and two days per week working from home. The team serves clients in commercial construction, infrastructure, and oil and gas. The role requires a J.D. and at least 10 years of commercial litigation experience. Compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data. The position may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
At least 10 years of commercial litigation experience.
Active membership in good standing of the Bar.
Build effective relationships with clients, carriers, and peers, using teamwork, poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Working knowledge of property and casualty policies and the ability to locate potentially applicable coverages, limits and deductibles, exclusions, limitations, conditions, and other provisions relevant to claims.
Strong contract review, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to negotiate with underwriters and adjusters to positively affect claim outcomes.
Excellent time-management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing tasks and demands.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with sound judgment.
Obtain the IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire.
May be required to obtain a Property & Casualty agent or producer license or other professional designations.
May be required to work extra hours with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with insurance coverage disputes.
Experience with construction-related litigation.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze construction-related client contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and advise clients and prospective clients about how insurance coverage affects contractual risk, and vice versa.
Provide clients with contractual risk-management guidance, strategies, and training.
Work with clients, their in-house or outside counsel, clients’ customers, and other stakeholders to negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions.
Advise teammates on insurance policy interpretation, contractual insurance requirements, and complex insurance and risk-management issues.
Manage complex claims as needed, particularly claims involving contractual indemnity, significant property damage, and severe personal injuries.
Advocate for insurance coverage for clients when carriers deny coverage.
Review prospective clients’ insurance programs, contracts, and other relevant materials to identify coverage gaps and contractual exposures for capabilities presentations.
Assist with new-business solicitation, including capabilities presentations, RFP responses, and other business-development activities in person and by videoconference.
Meet regularly with current clients for EPIC Risk Management Reviews to discuss exposures, market conditions, activities and services, open claims, and loss history.
Maintain required law and insurance licenses and current knowledge of insurance contracts and industry trends.
Attend relevant seminars, workshops, continuing education, and training programs.
Draft articles, blog posts, and other commentary on insurance and legal topics relevant to construction contractors.

Benefits

Generous paid time off.
Managed PTO without accruals or caps for salaried/exempt employees; 22 starting PTO days for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; and four early-close days.
Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor and bone marrow donor leave.
Employee referral bonus of $1,500 per hired referral.
Employee recognition programs and awards, including trips.
Employee Resource Groups, including the Women’s Coalition and EPIC Veterans Group.
Mentorship program, tuition reimbursement program, and leadership development.
Pet insurance, identity theft and fraud protection coverage, legal planning, family planning, and menopause and midlife support.
401(k) matching.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Wellness and employee assistance programs.