Description:
Summary of Position:A Marine Cargo, Pollution, Shipping Insurance is seeking a collaborative and practical Associate General Counsel (AGC), Litigation to strengthen our subrogation efforts and shape A Marine Cargo, Pollution, Shipping Insurance's long-term litigation strategy. This role partners closely with A Marine Cargo, Pollution, Shipping Insurance's leadership, the VP of Recoveries, and outside counsel to drive efficiency and achieve impactful outcomes in litigation. The AGC will help mentor and guide a dedicated recovery team, equipping them with the tools and training needed to review claim files, draft communications, prepare recovery demands, and engage confidently with counterparties. In addition, this role will oversee and coordinate outside counsel relationships, provide direct litigation support when needed, and contribute to building an integrated, cost-effective litigation strategy across A Marine Cargo, Pollution, Shipping Insurance's expanding insurance programs.
Position Functions:
Subrogation Recoveries
Litigation Oversight and Strategy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate should have strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the company as well as with external partners and outside counsel. They should possess excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities, combined with advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to mentor and train non-lawyers in practical claims-handling and recovery skills. The candidate should be customer service–oriented, highly organized, and detail-focused, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Other Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit and work quietly for extended periods of time, operate a computer, and answer and communicate on a telephone.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Subrogation Recoveries
- Collaborate with the VP of Recoveries to improve subrogation outcomes by providing legal guidance, training, and practical support to recovery agents.
- Teach and mentor recovery agents on the fundamentals of claims handling, including claim file analysis, drafting correspondence and demand letters, and engaging in effective negotiations.
- Develop strategies to improve recovery efficiency, implement creative and innovative solutions, reduce reliance on outside counsel, and lower overall recovery costs.
- Work collaboratively across Claims, Underwriting, and Compliance to support recovery initiatives and strengthen A Marine Cargo, Pollution, Shipping Insurance's legal posture.
Litigation Oversight and Strategy
- Manage day-to-day interactions with outside counsel and assist business leaders in coordinating litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provide strategic guidance on emerging liability issues, particularly in bodily injury and contingent auto exposures.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term recovery and litigation KPIs, using data to track success and refine strategy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The candidate should have strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the company as well as with external partners and outside counsel. They should possess excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities, combined with advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to mentor and train non-lawyers in practical claims-handling and recovery skills. The candidate should be customer service–oriented, highly organized, and detail-focused, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 2–4 years of litigation experience, ideally with a focus on insurance subrogation, liability, bodily injury, or contingent auto coverage.
- Experience with bodily injury and contingent auto claims is especially valuable
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit and work quietly for extended periods of time, operate a computer, and answer and communicate on a telephone.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Business-casual fast paced multi-tasking office environment
Hours of Operation:
Looking for candidate to work hybrid in either:
Looking for candidate to work hybrid in either:
- North Kingstown, RI
- Pheonix, AZ
This position supports our marketing efforts internationally. This position's work hours are Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm, in a hybrid work environment. Our hybrid environment is 3 days within our business-casual office environment. Of these 3 days in the office, Wednesday and Thursday are required in office days, and employees may work from home the other 2 days. Our employees choose their schedule. This position requires occasional flexibility for working additional hours to accomplish project objectives.
