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Senior Counsel-August 2024
New York
Aug 4, 2025
About Senior Counsel

  Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

  Worker Type: Employee

  The Opportunity

  At QBE, our purpose is to give people the confidence to achieve their ambitions

  inside and outside of work. From development opportunities to flexible work

  options and highly competitive reward and benefits packages, we understand

  the importance of living our values when it comes to our people. Everything we

  do at QBE is underpinned by our company's cultural elements - because we

  know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the

  difference.

  This opportunity is accountable for representing the company by providing legal

  guidance across the organization, providing in-depth analysis on complex issues, recommending appropriate solutions to management, and developing strategic practices to ensure that the Company's concerns, issues, risks, and liabilities are identified and resolved effectively.

  Essential Job Responsibilities

  -Actively supervise, manage, and direct a caseload of litigation by or against the company to successful outcomes.

  -Provide legal advice and support with respect to insurance policy analysis and interpretation on all lines of business.

  -Assist in preparing witnesses, discovery, selecting and managing panel counsel and delivering better litigation management processes.

  -Participate in training and reporting trends and developments to key clients and

  stakeholders.

  -Collaborate with internal partners in drafting, investigating, researching, and advising with respect to contracts, disputes, compliance, products, laws and regulations.

  -Assist with special projects as necessary.

  -Manage legal projects by defining scope, setting milestones, delegating tasks, tracking progress and reporting project results to ensure successful and efficient implementation.

  -Model QBE values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions.

  Required Education &/or Experience

  Education

  -BA/BS Degree

  -Juris Doctor Degree

  -7+ years experience

  Preferred Experience

  -At least 10 years proven experience in handling insurance coverage and bad faith litigation and policy interpretation at a top tier law firm and in-house at a Fortune 500 insurance companyLicenses/Certifications

  -Admission to the bar

  Preferred Qualifications

  Knowledge:

  -Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

  -Business acumen

  -Policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization

  -Litigation methodologies and best practices

  Skills

  -Effectively present thoughts to key stakeholders to influence adoption of innovative recommendations

  -Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups to settle differences with minimum noise

  -Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and implement solutions

  -Anticipate legal obstacles and challenges and strategize plans to address

  Abilities

  -Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner

  -Evaluate causal relationships

  -Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor

  -Manage multiple complex projects and responsibilities concurrently and effectively

  -Motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team leading and management

  -Respond calmly, quickly and decisively to unpredictable or unexpected events and changes

  -Organize people, tasks and activities to yield efficient workflow

  -Participate in required continuing legal education

  About QBE

  We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

  We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

  And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

  With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

  We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

  Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!

  US Only - Travel Frequency

  * Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

  US Only - Physical Demands

  * General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial

  exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for

  extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and

  computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

  US Only - Disclaimer

  * To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

  Job Type

  * Individual Contributor

  Global Disclaimer

  * The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the

  responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

  Compensation

  Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs

  Annual Salary Range: $118,000 - $178,000

  AL, AR, AZ, Fresno, CA, CO (Remote), DE (Remote), FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY

  * * * *

  Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $196,000

  CA (Remote, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA

  * * * *

  Annual Salary Range: $148,000 - $223,000

  San Francisco CA, NJ and New York City NY

  Benefit Highlights

  You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

  We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

  QBE recognizes that exemplary benefits extend beyond benefits coverage and compensation. Flexibility in your working environment is important to maintaining balance and QBE is dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration by providing the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.

  How to Apply:

  To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step-by-step process.

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

  #LI-NA #LI-Hybrid

  Application Close Date: 01/05/2024 11:59 PM

  How to Apply:

  To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The companies of QBE North America are committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.

  Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly

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