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Corporate Senior Counsel - Litigation (Hybrid)
Location:
NY - Valhalla
Apply nowGeneral Description:
The Senior Counsel for Litigation is the point person on potential litigation and claims matters. Includes Errors & Omissions, non-competition claims, and employment claims.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for resolving potential claims for the company.
- Partner with the field on client coverage issues.
- Engage with outside counsel on various litigations matters. Includes brokerage errors and omissions and professional services claims.
- Prosecute violations of restrictive covenants and partner with outside counsel to bring litigation as necessary.
- Manage Commercial Litigation and Employment Non-Compete Litigation for USI employees and potential hires nationally.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 6+ years of law firm or corporate legal experience preferably with in-house experience at an insurance carrier and/or broker.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
- Litigation experience required and some trial experience is preferred.
- Broker E&O required.
- Experience in insurance coverage, regulations and/or program development a plus.
- Experience advising insurance brokerages, carriers or clients.
- Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office products.
- Must be extremely detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Strong business and financial acumen as well as superior analytical and communications skills.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing shifting priorities.
Why USI?
With more than $2.7 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity, equity, and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers for the seventh consecutive year (2018-2024).
- Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance five years in a row (2020-2024).
- Named to Fortune’s 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list.
- Honored by Glassdoor as a Best-Led Company in the U.S. in 2024.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions!
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
$200K-$220K
20% Bonus
Job ID:
29825