Senior Litigation Attorney – NYLL (In-house Counsel)
Location: Hybrid Westchester, NY (2 days/week in-office)
Compensation: Up to $255,000 base + 20% target bonus
A well-established national commercial property and casualty insurance company is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Claims Legal team. This is a unique opportunity for an insurance defense attorney to move in-house while remaining hands-on with complex litigation and trial work.
Key Responsibilities & Experience Required:
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Handle high-complexity insurance defense matters from pleadings through trial, primarily focused on New York Labor Law (NYLL)
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Manage litigation preparation, conduct legal research, and prepare legal opinions on complex legal issues
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Strong insurance defense experience, ideally around 10 years
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NYLL experience required, with New York Labor Law trial experience strongly preferred
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First-chair trial experience preferred; strong second-chair trial experience required
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JD and New York Bar admission required
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Work closely with claims teams and help influence litigation strategy
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Collaborate with a team of attorneys handling various lines of business
Why Apply?
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Opportunity to move in-house while continuing to handle complex litigation and trial work
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Remain hands-on with NYLL and high-severity insurance defense matters
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Directly partner with claims teams and have influence over litigation strategy
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Excellent opportunity for long-term growth within a large, established insurance organization
