EPL & D&O Liability Associate Counsel

Travelers

. Analyze, investigate, and resolve lower-severity and lower-complexity Bond & Specialty claims .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,800 - $148,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and resolving Bond & Specialty claims while ensuring compliance with BSI Claims processes. Proficient in negotiation, legal documentation, and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bond & Specialty Claims AnalysisNegotiation of SettlementsInsurance Adjuster LicenseJuris Doctor DegreeLegal Compliance and Documentation

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingLitigation ManagementContract ReviewCoverage EvaluationsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionDecision MakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Insurance Adjuster LicenseContinuing Legal Education (CLE)

Industry Keywords

Incident ResponseLitigationRecovery ManagementSettlement ConferencesRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, investigate, and resolve lower-severity and lower-complexity Bond & Specialty claims
Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel and other vendors
Utilize incident response and litigation management plans and budgets
Negotiate settlements for lower-severity and lower-complexity litigation matters
Prepare management reports on loss development, financial exposure, and resolution strategies
Develop and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials, depositions, and business meetings as needed
Provide legal and business support to underwriting colleagues
Negotiate indemnity documentation and draft product forms and endorsements
Review contracts and bond forms
Support marketing and risk management efforts through broker visits and seminars
Support stakeholders and customers throughout the claims process
Ensure compliance with BSI Claims processes, procedures, and best practices
Maintain thorough claim documentation, claim files, and confidential records
Prepare coverage evaluations and correspondence to insureds
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to five years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Juris Doctor Degree
Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working
Acquisition and maintenance of Insurance Adjuster License(s), generally within three months of starting the job
Ongoing continuing education credits as mandated for Insurance Adjuster License(s)
Maintenance of an active legal license in the state of your principal office location
Current with all Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Valid driver’s license or access to alternative means of transportation
Ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues professionally
Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate within designated authority limits
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, data and analytics
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members
401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for employees making student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, health coaching, and caregiving support
Mental health program with free professional counseling services and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Performance-based cash incentive awards