Director, Strategic Coverage Counsel

CNA Insurance

Coverage attorney advising on high-severity specialty and commercial claims at CNA. Responsible for complex third-party claims analysis and oversight of litigation matters.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in insurance coverage and litigation, providing strategic legal advice and guidance on complex third-party claims while supporting training across various business lines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insurance Coverage ExperienceCoverage Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal CounselJ.D. Degree

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceCoverage AnalysisLitigation OversightLegal Trends AnalysisThird-Party Claims Management

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCommunication SkillsTraining Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Legal ExperienceInsurance LawClaims Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice on complex and severe third-party claims
Oversee coverage litigation and related matters
Advise management on key issues and legal trends
Provide legal research, coverage analysis, counsel, and guidance
Support training and legal guidance across other lines of business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and J.D.
Admission to the bar of at least one state required
Minimum of eight to ten years of relevant legal experience
Insurance coverage and coverage litigation experience are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees
Support for physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals