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Senior Litigation & Contracts Counsel – P&C Insurance [NY / NJ]

Oliver James · Jersey City, NJ · 3 days ago
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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

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