Senior Counsel, Coverage – Claim Center Counselor

Travelers • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Texas Claim Center General Counselor (the GC), acts as the primary legal resource for the claim center with respect to insurance coverage matters. The GC is a member of the Claim Legal organization and provides counsel primarily to claim professionals and management assigned to the Houston office. The Claim Center handles Property, Auto, General Liability and Workers Compensation claims, and includes several national accounts. The GC will coordinate and collaborate effectively with all areas within Claim Legal and Claim and will serve as a member of the Claim Center Executive Management Team. This position provides support on a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to preparing written legal coverage opinions and coverage advice, claim initiatives, compliance, regulatory inquiries including market conduct exams, claim handling practices, contracts and emerging trends and developing and training delivery for claim staff. In addition, the GC will collaborate with Underwriting and other business units within Travelers where appropriate.

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.

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, negotiates and executes 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
• 401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program: Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account when you make a payment toward your student loan.
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• A minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program
• Mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program

What This Job Offers

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