Counsel - Corporate Litigation and Legal Shared Services

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

What Will You Do?

• Provides counsel on moderately complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
• Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence managers regarding matters of significance to the legal community.
• Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
• Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
• Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
• Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments.
• Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• This role acts as an individual contributor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• At least 5 years commercial bankruptcy, creditors rights or commercial financial litigation experience. The Ideal Candidate will have experience managing all aspects of a creditor’s rights in commercial bankruptcies, including filing claims and motions and negotiating large commercial financial obligations and collateral.

What is a Must Have?

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 3 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.