Counsel - Corporate Litigation and Legal Shared Services

Travelers • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Counsel role is responsible for providing a range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. The Counsel position handles moderately complex legal matters, requiring an established degree of knowledge and expertise.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 3 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years commercial bankruptcy, creditors rights or commercial financial litigation experience.
• Experience managing all aspects of a creditor’s rights in commercial bankruptcies, including filing claims and motions and negotiating large commercial financial obligations and collateral.

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel on moderately complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
• Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence managers regarding matters of significance to the legal community.
• Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
• Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
• Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
• Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments.
• Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• This role acts as an individual contributor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program: When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account.
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level