SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY-Coverage Counsel

Job Summary

Looking for a minimum of 10 years of full-time insurance coverage experience in both litigation and non-litigation. Provides full legal services to one or more departments on issues of Insurance Coverage.  Has ongoing relationship and accountability for the department being served.  Work assignments consist of major legal tasks involving issues/litigation with the highest degree of difficulty and facts that are occasionally in question for which considerable legal judgment, experience and independent reasoning are required.

Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:

1. Counsels management on legal risks and obligations in complex matters.

2. Provides research, legal analysis, counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues.

3. Provides opinion and/or prepares position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of contractual provisions.

4. Reviews and/or drafts contracts; may review new products.

5. Monitors legal and regulatory developments; counsels management regarding changes.

6. Prepares and/or reviews documents for financial or securities transactions.

7. May manage litigation by outside counsel.

8. May supervise, train, or mentor other attorneys.

9. Works closely with clients while resolving legal issues.

10. Responds to government agencies. May be designated liaison with governmental agencies.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Performs other essential duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Senior level advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of insurance coverage litigation within an insurance organization.

2. Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

3. Excellent negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners,

4. Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.

5. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues.

6. Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.

7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelors degree with JD, and admission to the bar of New Jersey (Required) and PA (preferred).

2. Minimum 8 years of coverage  experience

Please refer to job code 7757 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Other Jobs
	> Attorney
Location:	Cranbury, NJ
County:	Middlesex County
ZIP Code:	08512
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	CNA
Phone:	email only please
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