Sr. Claim Counsel - Surety, Construction Services
Core
Sr. Claim Counsel providing legal advice, claim analysis, and litigation management for Bond & Specialty Insurance (Surety, Construction Services, Management Liability).
Role type
Senior IC legal counsel (claims & surety)
Builds
Claim dispositions, legal opinions, recovery strategies, and litigation outcomes for insurance clients
Domain
Insurance (Property Casualty, Surety, Construction Services)
Required skills
legal analysis, claim investigation, litigation management, outside counsel management, settlement negotiation, policy interpretation, contract review, recovery strategy, financial exposure analysis, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
adjuster licensing, bankruptcy proceedings, bond form drafting, account workout analysis, white paper authoring, market research
Technologies
legal research databases, case law systems, contract management tools
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve BSI claims of varying severity; prepare reports on loss development and financial exposure; retain and manage outside counsel; communicate with underwriting on claim exposures; coordinate recovery efforts; travel to mediations, trials, and field visits; provide legal review and advice on bond obligations and project contracts; negotiate settlements and resolutions; monitor account bankruptcy proceedings; draft settlement agreements and releases.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC