Senior Counsel - Bond & Specialty Insurance (Surety)

Travelers • Boston, MA

2d • $146,400 - $241,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Counsel role is responsible for providing a range of cost-effective, high-quality legal services while representing Travelers. The Senior Counsel position handles complex legal matters within Bond & Specialty Insurance requiring a solid degree of knowledge in Surety and Construction law.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
• 7 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

• Ten years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience representing or advising surety companies on construction, and/or commercial bond claims, including performance bonds, payment bonds, and bid bonds.
• Experience assisting on case strategy and litigation management on complex litigation matters.
• Familiarity with surety-specific defenses, including principal default analysis, indemnity agreement enforcement, and obligee demand response.
• Litigation experience in surety bond disputes, including federal and state court matters involving contract completion, takeover agreements, and bond penal sum exposure.
• Experience advising on bond form language, endorsements, and coverage positions in response to claims or demands.
• Hands-on experience with discovery management, including drafting and responding to written discovery, document review, and privilege analysis in complex commercial litigation.
• Experience preparing witnesses for deposition and/or trial, including corporate representative preparation.
• Track record of effective outside counsel oversight, including matter budgeting, litigation strategy alignment, and invoice review.

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel to senior management on complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
• Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence leaders at all levels 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 and negotiates legal documents.
• Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments.
• Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
• Acts as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys and/or paralegal/staff.
• May prepare or review annual legal fees budget for assigned matters.
• Review invoices from outside counsel and recommend adjustments.
• Within authority level, approve invoices.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the 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.
• You are also eligible for a 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. In addition, our 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. Travelers has a 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: Senior