Senior Counsel, Professional Liability & Litigation

Cor Partners•Chicago, IL

1d•$200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Cor Partners is seeking a mid-level attorney to provide legal support to its four sister companies across professional liability, litigation management, and risk mitigation. The Senior Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor to business and operational leaders, overseeing litigation, subpoena management and responses, external counsel, and consistent legal processes and practices across the enterprise. As Cor Partners transitions from a decentralized external legal model to centralized legal support, this position will help establish consistency while providing governance and oversight. The role will contribute to business continuity, risk management, and market reputation and relationships. The position oversees active and pending litigation, coordinates with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders, prepares and defends experts for depositions, and attends mediations. It responds to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document or file requests, determining production scope while protecting privileged and confidential information. The Senior Counsel also advises on professional liability exposures and risk strategies, counsels leadership on legal, regulatory, and operational matters, handles occasional trademark matters, and reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial agreements. The role supports enterprise-wide legal and compliance processes, including document retention, file content, and records management, and provides related training. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active bar membership in good standing, and approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience. The annual pay range for the position in Illinois is $200,000 to $275,000. A sign-on bonus may be provided, in addition to medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

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 with subpoenas, document requests, and complex productions.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and managing contract lifecycles.
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.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity, growth-oriented environment.
Consultative and collaborative approach to partnering with business leaders and operational teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee active and pending litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to pursue strategic outcomes.
Prepare and defend experts for depositions and attend mediations.
Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document or file requests; determine appropriate 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 client, vendor, and service agreements across business and functional areas.
Support the 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.