Our client is seeking a New York City associate with 3–6 years of experience to advise on corporate insurance matters spanning placements and claim management across executive, deal, cyber, and other insurance lines.
The Work
- Advise clients on the placement and management of claims involving Directors & Officers insurance, representations and warranties insurance, cyberliability, and other insurance products.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support the preparation and strategy of insurance matters and related corporate work.
- Draft and refine well-reasoned legal documents and correspondence, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and client needs.
- Assist with or manage complex matters from inception through resolution, applying sound judgment as work progresses and responsibilities grow with experience.
- Build and maintain client relationships by providing regular updates, practical advice, and responsive attention to client questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals on matter strategy; experience touching commercial contract indemnification, D&O advancement and indemnification, corporate/M&A disputes, or securities litigation may also be relevant.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of directly applicable corporate insurance experience; a minimum of three years is required.
- Directly applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm.
- Experience advising on insurance placements and claim management, including one or more of D&O, representations and warranties, cyberliability, or other insurance lines.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving capabilities, with careful attention to detail.
- Sound business and professional judgment, strong organization, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
- Experience involving commercial contract indemnification, D&O advancement or indemnification issues, corporate/M&A disputes, or securities litigation is a plus.
Why Consider It
The position combines hands-on advice on insurance placements and claims across D&O, representations and warranties, cyberliability, and other lines with the opportunity to help manage complex matters and develop client relationships.
The stated hiring range is $235,000–$390,000, subject to qualifications and other factors.
Compensation & Benefits
The client also offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), ongoing professional development, and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
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.