About this opportunity
C&M Legal Search lists this Partner (Non-Equity) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PARTNER - INSURANCE COVERAGE (Nat'l Law Firm) $250k+
~ UNPOSTED ~ NO BOOK OF BUSINESS REQUIRED!
CHICAGO, IL (Downtown / The Loop) (12 Attys)
* Respected National Mid-Sized Firm (13 Offices, 150+ Attys)*
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct-Hire (Permanent) | Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL (12 Attorneys in office)(downtown/LOOP)
Compensation: Up to $250,000+ base, DOE, plus annual bonus
Experience: 5 to 8+ Years - Insurance Coverage / Defense
About the Role
C&M Legal Search, a third-party legal recruiting agency, is conducting a confidential, currently unposted search for an experienced Insurance Coverage Partner on behalf of a well-established national law firm in Chicago, Illinois This is a non-equity/service partner role, and NO portable book of business is required.
Note: Although the target is a non-equity Partner, the firm may consider an experienced Senior Counsel, Of Counsel, or Senior Associate with the right insurance coverage background.
About the Law Firm
With a dozen or more lawyers in the Chicago office, this law firm boasts 200 legal professionals across 12+ major offices offices and represents national and international insurers, businesses, financial institutions, and other sophisticated clients. The firm's Chicago office has undergone significant recent growth, including the addition of an established attorney team, creating a particularly experienced insurance coverage and complex litigation group.
Responsibilities
Advise insurance carriers on complex first- and third-party coverage matters
Analyze insurance policies and prepare detailed coverage opinions and claims advice
Draft reservation-of-rights letters, DISCLAIMERS, and other coverage correspondence
Handle declaratory judgment and insurance coverage litigation
Manage coverage matters involving CGL, professional liability/E&O, property, construction, environmental, bad faith, excess/umbrella, reinsurance, and related issues
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings
Develop coverage and litigation strategy for sophisticated insurance-industry clients
Communicate directly with carriers and clients regarding coverage positions, litigation strategy, and case developments
Independently manage matters while collaborating with an experienced, senior-level Chicago team
Qualifications
5 - 8+ years of relevant attorney experience preferred
Experience representing insurance carriers strongly preferred
Strong background in coverage analysis, opinion writing, and coverage litigation
Excellent legal writing, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills
Ability to independently manage sophisticated coverage matters and client relationships
Illinois Bar admission preferred/required as appropriate
Partner-level candidates preferred, although qualified Senior Counsel, Of Counsel, and Senior Associates will be considered
NO BOOK OF BUSINESS OR PORTABLE CLIENTS REQUIRED
Pay and Benefits
Up to$250,000+ base salary, depending on experience
Annual bonus opportunity
Approximately 1,930 billable hours
Hybrid work environment
Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, AD&D, Life, LTD, STD
Established client base and sophisticated carrier-side work
Senior, experienced Chicago insurance coverage team
Opportunity to join a growing national platform without the business-generation requirement commonly associated with partner-level opportunities
Confidential and currently unposted search
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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