Senior Counsel

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Provides full legal services to one or more departments. Has ongoing relationship and accountability for the department being served. Is an operational specialist and legal expert in the organization. Work assignments consist of major legal tasks involving managing complex litigation with the highest degree of difficulty and facts that are occasionally in question for which considerable legal judgement, experience, and independent reasoning are required. this is not a trial attorney.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Counsels management on legal risks and obligations in complex matters.
• Provides research, legal analysis, counsel and guidance on complex legal questions or issues.
• Provides opinion and/or prepares position papers on various legal issues, including interpretation of contractual provisions, statutes, and case law.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments related to litigated matters; counsels management regarding changes.
• Will manage litigation by outside counsel.
• May supervise, train, or mentor other attorneys.
• Works closely with clients while resolving legal issues.
• May be asked to respond to government agencies. May be designated liaison with governmental agencies.
• May train department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., claims, etc).

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

AVP or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Senior level advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners,
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues.
• Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (M365) and other business-related software.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with JD, and admission to the bar of at least one state.
• Typically a minimum of nine years of claims and/or legal experience with a proven track record of results.
  
  
  

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.