Claims Counsel

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Resilience, a next-generation cyber risk company, is seeking a highly-motivated Claims Counsel to join their global Claims and Incident Management team. This Hybrid position is located in either Los Angeles or New York City. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience as a cyber insurance or data privacy lawyer, with a demonstrated ability to handle increasingly complex cases. They should also have experience developing an Incident Response plan and handling third-party claims, especially in Technology Errors & Omissions. A is required. The salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $225,000 a year, with equity options available.

Responsibilities:

- Act as the lead within the Resilience Claims' internal emergency response team
- Efficiently conduct investigations, negotiations, and oversee the management of cyber and Technology Errors & Omissions claims
- Apply expertise in insurance contracts, claims investigations, and vendor management to recommend appropriate claim reserves
- Evaluate primary and excess coverage, determine coverage, and prepare coverage-related communications
- Work in collaboration with Resilience's security and technology teams to offer policyholders preventative services, incident response, and enhance customer interaction
- Oversee the management of external privacy or defense counsel and other service providers during incidents, focusing on reducing losses
- Supervise litigation and manage related expenses
- Ensure clear communication with various stakeholders, including insureds, brokers, vendors, underwriters, and other internal departments
- Keep claim files meticulously documented and accurate
- Cooperate with the underwriting team and utilize data/analytics to refine risk selection approach
- Familiarity with the . cyber insurance market, with Canadian market experience being a plus
- Experience with Contract Law, a plus
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Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience as a cyber insurance or data privacy lawyer
- Demonstrated ability to handle increasingly complex cases
- Experience developing an Incident Response plan
- Proficiency in handling third-party claims, especially in Technology Errors & Omissions
- Cyber technical acumen, a plus
- Digital forensic experience, a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Process oriented
- Established connections within the incident response, cybersecurity, and legal fields
- Familiarity with the . cyber insurance market, with Canadian market experience being a plus
- Experience with Contract Law, a plus
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Salary:

- $190,000 - $225,000 a year, with equity options available

Benefits:

- Innovative company culture
- Flexible work schedules
- Family paid leave
- Paid healthcare for employees
- 401k
- Professional development & career advancements
- Flexible paid time off
- Employee referral bonus

Accommodations and Accessibility:

- Resilience is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, interview, or employment, please contact the Human Resources team at .

Not specified

Flexible work schedules, Family paid leave, Paid healthcare for employees, 401k, Professional development & career advancements, Flexible paid time off, Employee referral bonus

Not specified

Cybersecurity, Insurance Contracts, Claims Investigations, Vendor Management, Litigation Management, Communication, Process Orientation, Risk Analysis, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to .

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Legal