Counsel - Corporate Litigation and Legal Shared Services

The Counsel role at Travelers is responsible for providing legal services in areas such as commercial bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial financial litigation. This position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree.

About the Role

This role acts as an individual contributor and is expected to handle moderately complex legal matters, negotiate with clients or management, and maintain strong client relationships. The Counsel must have a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

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.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.

Requirements

• At least 5 years commercial bankruptcy, creditors rights or commercial financial litigation experience.
• Experience managing all aspects of a creditor's rights in commercial bankruptcies, including filing claims and motions and negotiating large commercial financial obligations and collateral.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 3 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, and resources to support your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Mental Health Program: Access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable causes.

Note: Travelers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.