Senior Counsel - eDiscovery and Corporate Litigation

Who Are We?

Take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. For over 170 years, we've been committed to excellence in property casualty insurance. At Travelers, we foster a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Join us to love what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range for this position varies based on national market rates and other factors such as scope, complexity, and location. Salary details are confidential and determined by Travelers. Employees are eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards as part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

What Is the Opportunity?

The Senior Counsel position focuses on providing legal services within Corporate Litigation, particularly in the eDiscovery Group. This role involves managing litigation, advising internal clients, and supporting the growing demand for eDiscovery technological support.

What Will You Do?

• Manage litigation on behalf of the company, overseeing outside counsel and driving strategy.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders and senior management on eDiscovery and litigation issues.
• Research legal principles and precedents relevant to the position.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks to clients, offering recommendations for mitigation.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute legal documents.
• Maintain awareness of judicial climates and legal developments.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
• Act as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys and/or paralegals/staff.
• Prepare or review annual legal fees budgets for assigned matters, reviewing invoices and recommending adjustments.
• Make effective use of technology and automation to enhance legal practice efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal clients and other professionals across Legal Services to build strong relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Ten years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience in insurance coverage litigation.
• Strong analytical abilities and oral communication skills.
• Strong interest in eDiscovery, technology, and information governance issues.
• Understanding of claim and underwriting principles and the ability to apply them to litigation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance policies and coverages.
• Experience in project management and delivering projects from concept to execution.
• E-discovery experience is preferred.

What is a Must Have?

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• Seven 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.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion. Candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. For more information about our comprehensive benefits, visit here.