Senior Counsel, Claim Legal Property

Travelers

. Provides counsel to senior management on complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $146,400 - $241,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides counsel to senior management on complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence leaders at all levels regarding matters of significance to the legal community.
Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments.
Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
Acts as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys and/or paralegal/staff.
May prepare or review annual legal fees budget for assigned matters.
Review invoices from outside counsel and recommend adjustments.
Within authority level, approve invoices.
Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
7 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchcontract negotiationdrafting legal documentsrisk assessmentbudget preparationinvoice reviewlegal compliancelegal analysisclient representationmentoring

Soft Skills

counselinginfluencingcommunicationrelationship buildingcoachingproblem-solvingleadershipcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

Juris Doctorateactive law license