Coverage Litigation Attorney, APO

Job Title

LitigationAttorney, APO

Location

Hybrid within 60 miles of Manchester, NH or Garden City, NY otherwisefully Remotein the United States.

Purpose and Importance of Position

This position reports to theLeader, Litigation & Legal Reformandrequires an attorney experienced incomplex, high exposurelitigation andwitha strong background in insurancecoverage.The successful candidate willbe responsible for developing and executingstrategyfor each assigned litigated matter,legalissue, and/or category of exposures(e.g., emerging liabilitiesor specific trends),andmanaging internal and external resources towards a position/resolutionthat recognizesthe unique aspects of the matter, issue,or exposure.The LitigationAttorneyconsistently displays an understanding of the role’s core objective:to effectively defendaffiliatesin the context of complex, high exposure claims andtotimely resolveAffiliates’ exposures on commercially reasonable terms, with particular focus on creatively and effectively addressing novel theories of liability and claimtypesand issues that represent the potential for significantliability forpolicyholders and/or Affiliates.

To this end, and embedded within all aspects of this position, the successful candidate mustreflectthe highest level of ethicalconductandcommunicate effectively with all stakeholders on a variety ofinsurance coverage disputesandcomplex,high exposure claims,includingwithAPO,Reinsurance,Finance, andExecutive leadership.This role demands the consistent ability to manage company resources, boost the performance of other associates, and apply disciplined legal financial, and strategic analysis.The LitigationAttorney role also requires a consistent display of good judgment and impact to Affiliates through material and timely positive results. The successful candidate willchampion and exhibit RiverStone commitments at all timesand seek to continually improve themselves anddemonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement in policies and processes, innovation,and a commitment to working as a team member within the unitand the broaderCompany.

Essential Functions

• Consistently delivers positive and timely resultsfor RiverStone Affiliates, including byevaluating and positioningAffiliateswith respect to complex, high exposure matters and resolving such matterson commercially reasonable terms
• Consistently evidences excellent judgment concerning objectives, action plans, other associates, outside partners, and adversaries
• Effectively represents RiverStone externally, includingincoordinating RiverStone initiatives with co-carriers
• Provides legal counsel and support for making informed and timely decisions regarding complex, high exposure claims and claim types
• Ensures development and implementation of consistent company positions on key issues and key claim types
• Consistently evidences disciplined analysis (legal, financial, and strategic/tactical) and displays a mastery of substantive litigation-relatedresponsibilities, including:
  • Actuarially-assistedmodeling (sizing and valuation) of Affiliate’s exposure
  • Defining and executing resolution plans on complex, high exposure claims and claim types
  • Effectivemanagement of outside counsel, including budgets and plans
• Prepares cogent,high quality