Corporate Insurance Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Insurance Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including insurance placements and claims management involving Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyber liability, and other lines of insurance.

Experience with commercial contract indemnification matters, D&O advancement and indemnification issues, corporate/M&A disputes, and securities litigation is a plus.

Locations: New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Other U.S. offices may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of direct and applicable experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100 firm.

• JD from an accredited law school.

• Admission to practice in the state where the attorney is located.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and sound business and professional judgment.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on corporate insurance matters, including insurance placements and claims management.

• Handle matters involving D&O insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyber liability insurance, and other insurance products.

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis and provide practical, well-reasoned advice.

• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, and correspondence.

• Assist with complex matters from inception through resolution, including negotiations, settlements, and other legal proceedings.

• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.

• Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals to develop effective legal strategies.

• Participate in negotiations, hearings, depositions, trials, closings, and other high-level legal activities as appropriate.

• Stay current on changes in applicable laws, regulations, and legal precedents.

• Participate in professional development, firm initiatives, pro bono work, and community involvement.

Compensation: $235,000-$390,000 annually, depending on geographic market, experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work remotely.