Senior Counsel, Professional Liability – Litigation

Envista Forensics

. Serve as the primary legal advisor to business and operational leaders across four sister companies .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advisory roles, particularly in insurance services and professional liability, with a strong focus on litigation management and contract lifecycle management. Possesses exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and ensure compliance across multiple entities.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Active Bar MembershipLitigation ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementProfessional Liability Focus

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Hard Skills

Insurance DefenseSubpoena HandlingDocument ProductionCommercial Contract NegotiationLegal ResearchAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Oral CommunicationHighly OrganizedCollaborative Approach

Industry Keywords

Insurance ServicesClaims HandlingThird Party Administrator (TPA)Expert ServicesRegulatory InquiriesDocument RetentionRecords Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary legal advisor to business and operational leaders across four sister companies
Own and oversee active and pending litigation
Coordinate with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes
Prepare and defend experts for depositions and attend mediations
Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document/file requests
Determine the appropriate scope of production while safeguarding privileged and confidential information
Partner with internal teams to identify, collect, and review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Provide proactive legal guidance on professional liability exposures and risk strategies
Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and operational matters impacting the enterprise
Manage occasional trademark matters
Review, draft, and provide input on negotiation of commercial contracts across business and functional areas
Support development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal and compliance processes
Provide training and education on document retention, file content, and records management
Drive consistency across the enterprise through centralized legal partnership and governance oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
~10+ years in insurance services, claims handling, TPA, and/or expert services
Focus on professional liability
Experience with insurance defense
Experience in litigation management
Collaboration with outside counsel, carriers, and intermediary legal partners
Hands-on experience with subpoenas, document requests, and complex productions
Contract lifecycle management: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
Deep understanding of the insurance claims process and industry landscape
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional written and oral communication; ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
Highly organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity, growth-oriented environment
Consultative and collaborative approach
Must be able to work in the United States; active bar membership is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits