Assistant General Counsel

The Hartford • Hartford, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assistant General Counsel - LA05CE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Hartford is seeking an experienced litigator for the Assistant General Counsel – Latent Property Damage Coverage Unit position, within the Litigation Group, reporting to the head of Latent Property Damage Coverage Law. This executive will join a team managing coverage litigation and pre-litigation disputes arising out of long-tail property claims, including pollution and toxic tort claims, among others. This AGC – Latent Coverage attorney will provide coverage and other legal advice to internal claim clients and senior leadership, independently and strategically manage sophisticated and high exposure coverage litigation, and advise key stakeholders on Company and industry developments. The preference for this role is a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence three days a week.  Candidates who live near our Hartford, CT location will be expected to work in the Hartford office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).   We will consider candidates who do not live near our Hartford, CT Home Office for a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Requirements

• J.D. with high academic achievement required; member of the Connecticut bar or member of any state bar and willingness to become admitted to Connecticut bar
• A minimum of eight years of litigation practice experience; recent coverage experience with mass tort and/or latent property damage claims required.
• Litigation experience within a top national or regional law firm preferred.
• Alternatively, comparable experience in a responsible litigation position within a Fortune 200 company law department will also be considered
• Highly developed understanding of liability coverage and litigation strategies and tactics
• Excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented work style, with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability and willingness to mentor others and share knowledge
• A self-starter who is decisive and able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage change effectively
• Models the Hartford Behaviors: Customer First; Own It with Pace; Solve It with Innovation; and Live It as One Hartford

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality litigation strategies to advance individual cases, keeping in mind the impact on the Company’s portfolio of exposures.
• Vigorously pursue cost-effective, proactive and favorable resolutions of coverage disputes with policyholders and co-insurers.
• Build strong, strategic partnerships with business clients in Claims, as well as partners in Underwriting and Actuarial.
• Supervise the selection and management of competent and cost-effective outside counsel and other litigation vendors.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders in Claims and Law on significant developments, both on individual cases and the broader legal environment.
• Seek opportunities to improve legal and financial outcomes, claim behaviors, and internal and external processes based on legal trends and developments.
• Some travel required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree