Our client is seeking a corporate attorney with 3–6 years of experience to advise on insurance placements and claim management for corporate clients. Based in Palo Alto, this opportunity offers exposure to a range of coverage issues, including executive liability, deal-related insurance, and cyber risk, with a potential hybrid work arrangement.
The Work
- Advise corporate clients on placements and claim management for Directors & Officers, representations and warranties, cyberliability, and other lines of insurance.
- Analyze coverage and claims issues, apply relevant legal principles and research to specific facts, and deliver timely, accurate, well-reasoned work product.
- Communicate with clients, partners, colleagues, staff, and third parties to move matters forward and respond efficiently to questions and correspondence.
- Work on matters involving commercial contract indemnification and D&O advancement and indemnification issues, where experience and client needs align.
- Bring insurance-related perspectives to corporate and M&A disputes or securities litigation matters when relevant to the client’s needs.
- Manage deadlines and competing priorities while fostering client relationships and anticipating needs; mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff as appropriate.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of direct, applicable law-firm experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters; the role seeks AmLaw 100 firm experience.
- Experience with insurance placements and claim management involving D&O, representations and warranties, cyberliability, or other lines of insurance.
- A JD from an accredited law school and active admission to practice in California for the Palo Alto position.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply legal principles to complex factual issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and persuasive communication skills.
- Ability to organize work, manage deadlines and competing priorities, and collaborate effectively while also working independently.
- Experience with commercial contract indemnification, D&O advancement and indemnification, corporate or M&A disputes, or securities litigation is a plus.
Why Consider It
The practice offers a varied mix of corporate insurance placement and claims work, with potential involvement in executive liability, deal-related coverage, cyber risk, and related corporate disputes.
The position also calls for direct client communication and meaningful responsibility for high-quality work.
The stated expected hiring range is $150,000–$300,000 annually, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
A hybrid arrangement may be available, with details determined at hiring; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.