Senior Litigation & Contracts Counsel – P&C Insurance [NY / NJ]
Oliver James · Jersey City, NJ · 3 days ago
LegalContract
Role & Responsibilities
- Handling insurance-related litigation, including coverage disputes and contractual matters
- Advising business stakeholders on litigation risk, exposure, and resolution strategy
- Managing pre-contentious disputes and regulatory enforcement matters
- Drafting and advising on corporate contracts and business agreements
- Providing legal guidance on TPAs, distribution, and insurance-related commercial arrangements
- Negotiating significant commercial agreements and dispute resolutions
- Identifying, evaluating, and addressing regulatory and litigation risk
- Supporting compliance and ethics initiatives
- Translating legal risk into practical, business-oriented guidance
- Proactively counseling to reduce litigation exposure
- Acting as lead counsel on litigation and contentious matters
- Managing outside counsel and legal spend
- Driving favorable resolutions aligned with business objectives
Required Qualifications
- MUST HAVE Juris Doctor & Bar Admission USA
- 10+ years of legal experience handling insurance-related litigation, including coverage and contractual disputes, and/or corporate legal experience within the P&C insurance industry.
- Private practice experience is highly desirable
Job Specifications
- Salary: $160,000 – $220,000 base salary + discretionary bonus + wider benefits
- Work Mode: Hybrid (no remote option)
- Location: New Jersey or NYC