Sr. Claims Litigation Counsel

The Sr. Claims Litigation Counsel will be responsible to research and provide legal advice a opinions to claims handlers on managing and resolving disputes related to insurance policies, claims, and coverage arising from the company?s insurance contracts, including auto and general liability; specialty (e.g. management liability & professional liability); and first party property and marine coverages, Long Tail Lines, Surety, Trade Credit etc.

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing high-level legal advice and guidance to our Claims teams.
• Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies that optimally resolve liability and coverage disputes with a focus on avoiding allegations of bad faith.
• Prepare coverage position letters on selected high complexity/exposure claims.
• Assist in preparing witnesses, discovery, and defense strategies.
• Oversee panel counsel selection and relationships and rate negotiation.
• Manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company.
• Research, analyze and provide recovery and loss mitigation advice to claim colleagues on claims of varying complexity, including drafting/reviewing settlement agreements.

• Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
• Provide legal support and input for various company related legal matters.

Job requirements:

• Preferably 4-6 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house, a substantial portion of which involved property & casualty insurance coverage and / or liability defense.
• Experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies either in a law firm or in house for a property and casualty insurer required.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes either in private practice or in house for a property and casualty insurer a plus.
• Experience litigating liability and damage disputes arising from property and casualty claims.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills.
• Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery.
• Skilled at time management and organizing work.
• Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• JD degree or equivalent.
• Hybrid role is based in Beverly, MA with minimum of three days in the office. Remote office may be considered.

Job Benefits:

We believe in taking care of our team and helping our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness ? Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid Time Off ? Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday
• Retirement Plans ? 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future
• Life Insurance ? Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Work-Life Balance ? Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Employee Discounts ? On products, services, or partner offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ? Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• Parental Leave ? Paid maternity and paternity leave

RiverStone International is an established global non-life run-off insurance business specialist with more than 25 years of experience. Operating in the UK company and Lloyd?s of London markets, Bermuda, U.S., and Europe, RiverStone International has transacted a wide variety of deals ? from insurance and reinsurance portfolio transfers to company purchases, acquiring over $17.3 billion of gross liabilities since 2010 and with around $6.9 billion of liabilities currently under management.