Description:

What to Expect
An American Electric Vehicle and Clean Energy Company is seeking an experienced Claims & Coverage Counsel to join our innovative, fast-growing automobile insurance business. This position will report to the Managing Counsel and have primary responsibility for assisting the Claims Department with evaluating and resolving complex pre-litigation claims and advising on compliance and coverage issues. You will also help draft policies and forms and be a critical partner and legal resource for various compliance and risk mitigation initiatives as we continue to expand our footprint with our leading telematics-based product. Candidates must be execution-oriented, have excellent analytical skills, and be able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

Draft coverage opinions, reservations of rights, and denial letters for complex claims, and assist with compliance with subpoenas, preservation demands, and SIU matters
Play a key role in negotiating resolution of claims pre-litigation, including complex, high-exposure claims and matters alleging insurance “bad faith”
Collaborate with outside counsel to ensure consistent and effective handling of litigated matters
Work across business and legal teams on claims compliance and risk management initiatives
Strategize on processes and procedures for effective, consistent handling of claims in compliance with various state laws and assist with the development and delivery of compliance training programs
Conduct legal research for internal business clients and provide clear, concise, accurate, and actionable legal advice
Keep abreast of legal trends and regulatory developments to identify the potential impact to An American Electric Vehicle and Clean Energy Company's business

What You'll Bring

Admitted to practice law in California; admission in other states a plus
5+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department with significant experience handling insurance litigation and coverage issues
Excellent legal research & writing and communication skills
Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills, and the ability to translate legal issues into clear and simple advice
Able to learn on the job and be comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where demands and priorities change rapidly
Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills and the proven ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality and performance
Must be results-driven, have a strong sense of urgency, be business-minded, and able to effectively interact with, influence, and collaborate with other members of the organization