Associate General Counsel

Location: Lake Success, NY

Work Week Hybrid 

Salary $80-120,000 + 401(k), medical, dental, vision, hybrid work schedule

Our Client One of the most successful brokers in the Tri-State-Area Requires an In-house sharp, self-starting, associate general counsel with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience to join the in-house legal team in New Hyde Park, NY office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience doing primarily or exclusively insurance defense or insurance coverage work for an insurer or law firm. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel to clients concerning various insurance contracts, agreements, litigations and application of state/federal coverage laws;
• Assist Claims Advocates with claims advocacy
• Communicate with insureds, carriers, and other necessary parties regarding claims and risk management matters
• Prepare claim narratives and attend claim reviews
• Identify coverage issues and explore resolution
• Review and analyze insurance policies
• Review and revise contracts to ensure proper risk transfer
• Assist account executives with insurance placements, policy language interpretation, risk management issues
• Perform tender, risk transfer and damages analyses
• Conduct resolution negotiations and settlements discussions
• Monitor outside counsel and litigation
• Monitor insurance carrier claims adjusting
• Examine and analyze coverage correspondence
• Engage insurers on coverage related issues
• Attend inspections, hearings, conferences, mediations and other formal and informal meetings on behalf of clients

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate; Admitted to the NY Bar
• 3-5+ years insurance defense and/or coverage experience 

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Computer skills and proficiency with tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, strategic planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to priorities

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To Contact Fred Gorman call 1-631-588-4200 Between 8AM & 9PM or Email Fred@GormanPersonnel.com

To Contact Terry Sanders day or evening call -516-496-4573 or email arielpc@optonline.net