Insurance Coverage Attorney
About the role
Clyde & Co US LLP seeks mid-level associates to join our rapidly growing insurance coverage practice in California. You will be part of the team that advises insurers on complex coverage issues in areas of emerging risk, including social media, AI, PFAS, privacy claims, and unfair competition and trade practices in online marketplaces. Our team also represents insurers in complex litigation involving commercial lines liability and excess policies. This is an exciting opportunity to help clients navigate areas of emerging risk, and gain experience in complex commercial litigation involving global companies.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on coverage under commercial lines liability and excess insurance policies.
- Conduct legal research, analyze statutes, case law, and other legal authorities, and draft memoranda and coverage opinions.
- Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
- Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.
Requirements
- Attorneys licensed and in good standing in California.
- Experience in insurance coverage or complex commercial litigation.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately to ensure deadlines are met.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Ideal qualifications
- Experience in insurance coverage litigation involving commercial lines third-party coverages.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a balance between remote and in-office work.
- Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
- Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, a monthly bonus plan offers up to $2,000 per month.
- Student Debt Repayment – Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward qualified higher education student loans.
- Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to the team.
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access to mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Engaging Culture – Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
- Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for wellness activities plus a Wellbeing Day dedicated to mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
- Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore international offices.
Pay
- Associate: $160,000 – $190,000
- Senior Associate: $185,000 – $240,000
- Senior Counsel: $230,000 – $275,000
The range for this role takes into account skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.