About the position
The Product Development and Coverage Analysis group in Corporate Litigation & Legal Shared Services is responsible for providing legal advice on policy form development and related coverage issues for the underwriting units across the enterprise. The Counsel position handles moderately complex legal matters (insurance coverage analysis and policy forms/endorsement review) requiring an established degree of knowledge and expertise. Prior claim or coverage analysis experience with Commercial General Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability coverages is preferable. Counsel and advice must be both preventive and of a problem-solving nature, in order to enable the company to take full advantage of its legal rights, privileges and opportunities, and to minimize the company's exposure to legal action. Counsel and advice must involve technical precision in, and consistent adherence to, insurance policy drafting conventions and wording standards. Travelers offers a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Provides counsel on moderately complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
- Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence managers 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.
- Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
- Acts as an individual contributor.
- Works in tandem with Business Unit lawyers and the Corporate Litigation & legal Shared Services team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Five years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 3 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.
