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Overview:
This is a US office based position that will require in office presence at our headquarters located in Johnston, RI four days a week with flexibility for one day remote.
FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.
Responsibilities:
FM Global is seeking an attorney to work as in-house counsel in the Litigation Division at its headquarters in Johnston, RI.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of complex commercial litigation experience working at a law firm, corporate law department or in the public sector, preferably including trial experience and litigating in federal and state courts. Additional experience as an in-house counsel for a large organization managing litigation, as well as advising internal clients on day-to-day legal issues, is preferred.
Other requirements:
Specialized knowledge of and experience with insurance coverage disputes, employment law matters, professional liability issues, and subrogation preferred
Strong writing, analytical, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to provide practical and actionable advice to internal business clients by simplifying complicated legal issues
Unimpeachable integrity
Skilled at resolving complex issues and thinking creatively
A proactive self-starter who works well with minimal supervision, yet exercises excellent judgment about when to look for guidance from managers and colleagues
Exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling them todiplomatically and effectively advise a diverse and time-pressed internal client base
Effective working in cross-functional teams, open-minded, inclusive, and flexible
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
As a Counsel II Litigation you will be responsible for :
Provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients such as Claims, Underwriting, Human Resources, Management, and Engineering on issues related to their disciplines.
Manage litigation and the work of outside counsel on matters throughout our global operations. This includes active, hands-on management of cases, including resolving matters in mediation, preparing witnesses for depositions, and attending trials.
Advise Human Resources on employment-related issues (e.g., benefits, performance and workplace matters). Conduct internal investigations.
Provide training on legal trends and issues to internal clients.
Advise on miscellaneous legal matters that arise in connection with global business.
Qualifications:
5+ years of complex commercial litigation experience working at a law firm or in the public sector
Trial experience, excellent negotiation skills
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong collaboration and interpersonal traits
Education
Bachelor's of Arts or Bachelors of Science and JD along with admission to at least one state bar required.
The hiring range for this position is $130,700 to $187,800. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM Global’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health, and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.