Senior Counsel, Professional Liability & Litigation

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Own and oversee active and pending litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
• Prepare and defend our experts for/in depositions and attend mediations.
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document/file requests, determining appropriate scope of production while safeguarding privileged and confidential information.
• Partner with internal teams to identify, collect, and review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Risk Mitigation & Advisory
• Provide proactive legal guidance on professional liability exposures and risk strategies tied to business operations.
• Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and operational matters impacting the enterprise.
• Manage occasional trademark matters.
• Process & Contracts
• Review, draft, and provide input on negotiation of commercial contracts (client, vendor, and service agreements) across business and functional areas.
• Support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal and compliance processes, including document retention, file content, and records management;
• Provide training and education on same.

What You Bring

• Education & Licensing
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Experience:
• 10+ years in insurance services, claims handling, TPA, and/or expert services, with a focus on:
• Professional liability
• Insurance defense
• Litigation management
• Collaboration with outside counsel, carriers, and intermediary legal partners
• Hands-on experience with subpoenas, document requests, and complex productions
• Contract lifecycle management: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.

Skills & Mindset

• Deep understanding of the insurance claims process and industry landscape
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication – ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity, growth-oriented environment
• Consultative and collaborative – a trusted partner to business leaders and operational teams