Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law
firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals, and
4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide. The
firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our
connected world and the insurance that underpins it, including
transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and
insurance. With a strong focus on developed and emerging markets,
the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth of 15%
over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest-growing law
firms in the world with ambitious plans for further growth.
Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a Senior
Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney/ Senior Counsel with 10+
years' experience We are looking for a bright attorney and an
excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their
caseload—someone who will be able to act independently and
comfortable taking on a leadership role with their cases, with
experience and an interest in working on complex insurance coverage
litigation matters, and who is comfortable with client interaction
with high level executives of major insurance companies.
The position involves representation of insurers in
complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters,
including the defense of consumer class actions against insurers,
coverage disputes pertaining to general liability and professional
liability policies, and bad faith coverage litigation. This is an
excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to
work within a busy and fast-paced team environment and looking to grow.
Responsibilities
Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage
litigation business disputes and class-actions;
Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and
analysis, and draft memoranda;
Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of
coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations
for clients;
Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs,
interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Take and defend depositions;
Attend court hearings and mediations;
Document review;
Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial;
Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required
10+ years of insurance coverage litigation
experience, particularly with commercial general liability policies;
State and federal court experience;
Excellent academic credentials;
Solid work history.
Skills and Abilities Required
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes
several simultaneously;
Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement;
flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe
Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending
Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental
Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet
Insurance; Commuter Benefits.
-Principals Only-
We offer a rewarding work environment that supports
professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our
work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire,
promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability
or any other basis protected by applicable law.