Senior Counsel, Professional Liability & Litigation
About The Position
Cor Partners is seeking an in-house mid-level attorney to provide legal partnership to its four sister companies across professional liability, litigation management, and risk mitigation. The attorney will be the primary legal advisor to business and operational leaders, oversee litigation and subpoena responses, manage external counsel, and promote consistent legal processes and practices across the enterprise. This role supports the transition from a decentralized external legal model to centralized legal partnership and support, while providing governance and oversight. The work affects business continuity, risk management, market reputation, and relationships, and calls for a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. The role includes managing litigation and dispute resolution; responding to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document or file requests; advising on professional liability exposures and legal, regulatory, and operational matters; handling occasional trademark matters; and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts. It also supports enterprise-wide legal and compliance processes, including document retention, file content, and records management, and provides related training and education. The position requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing. The posting seeks approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience in insurance services, claims handling, third-party administration, and/or expert services, with experience in professional liability, insurance defense, litigation management, working with outside counsel and carriers, subpoena and document-request responses, and commercial contract lifecycle management. The position is based in Illinois for pay-range purposes; no specific work arrangement is stated.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
- Approximately 10 or more years of experience in insurance services, claims handling, third-party administration (TPA), and/or expert services.
- Experience focused on professional liability, insurance defense, and litigation management.
- Experience collaborating with outside counsel, carriers, and intermediary legal partners.
- Hands-on experience handling subpoenas, document requests, and complex productions.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements as part of contract lifecycle management.
- Deep understanding of the insurance claims process and industry landscape.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity, growth-oriented environment.
- Consultative and collaborative approach to partnering with business leaders and operational teams.
Responsibilities
- Own and oversee active and pending litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
- Prepare and defend company experts for and in depositions, and attend mediations.
- Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document or file requests; determine production scope while protecting privileged and confidential information.
- Partner with internal teams to identify, collect, and review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Provide proactive legal guidance on professional liability exposures and risk strategies related to business operations.
- Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and operational matters affecting the enterprise.
- Manage occasional trademark matters.
- Review, draft, and provide input on negotiations of commercial client, vendor, and service agreements across business and functional areas.
- Support development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal and compliance processes, including document retention, file content, and records management.
- Provide training and education on legal and compliance processes.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package.
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
