USI Insurance

General 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.

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.