In-House Claims Counsel

About the Role Commercial admitted and surplus lines group of property/casualty insurance companies seeking an experienced  In-House Insurance Claims Counsel for their corporate legal department. Join a corporate culture that is collaborative, collegial, professional, and fast-paced. 
This position provides a wide range of legal support to the company's claim department and claims function overall, including: working in close coordination with company claim professionals and external claims administrators; oversight and management of all claims litigation; oversight and management of external claims counsel (defense and coverage); developing strategies and procedures to optimize claim litigation management.
Duties & Responsibilities Provide wide variety of legal services exclusively to the claims department Coordination and management of all claims litigation matters Oversight and management of external legal claims counsel (defense and coverage) Work closely with external TPA firms and other company partners Develop and implement strategies for claims litigation optimization Skills & Experience J.D. degree and at least one active state bar admission, preferably Texas or North Carolina 5 years of insurance claims (defense) litigation, either in-house at an insurance company, in-house at a third-party claims administrator, and/or external law firm claims (defense) counsel to insurance companies Compensation, Benefits, & Perks $180k to $200k . In-office 3 days a week. 10% bonus and employer pays all of the healthcare insurance.