Senior Counsel – Liability & Excess Coverage

Clyde & Co

Senior Counsel attorney in insurance coverage litigation providing strategic guidance and defense. Requires experience in insurance claims, based in Seattle with hybrid flexibility.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Is admitted to practice in Washington State.
Has experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
Has effective problem-solving skills.
Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
Retirement Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdrafting memorandacoverage opinionspleadingsdiscoverymotionssupporting briefslegal correspondenceinsurance coverage litigationcommercial litigation

Soft Skills

oral communicationorganizational skillstime-management skillsproblem-solving skillsability to handle sensitive mattersability to manage multiple projectsproactive communication

Certifications

admitted to practice in Washington State