Insurance Recruiting Solutions
Vice President Claims Counsel
Insurance Recruiting Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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This range is provided by Insurance Recruiting Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$275,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Insurance Recruiting Solutions A rapidly growing, A+ rated property & casualty insurance carrier is seeking a strategic legal leader to head its in-house Legal & Claim Defense Department. This high-impact executive role will serve as the company’s chief legal advisor while building and scaling a modern legal function that supports an expanding, compliance-driven insurance operation. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding legal, litigation, and regulatory strategy. Oversee complex litigation, including bodily injury claims, bad faith allegations, fraud investigations, coverage disputes, and class actions. Negotiate attorney-represented losses and develop practices to prevent excess loss exposure. Manage outside counsel and lead internal legal staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally with Claims, Compliance, and Operations to mitigate risk and respond to regulatory inquiries. Build and mentor a high-performing legal team of attorneys, adjusters, and support staff. Design forward-looking legal operations, policies, and accountability structures that align with growth and regulatory priorities. Stay ahead of emerging trends in bad faith litigation, claims handling standards, and insurance regulation. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Juris Doctor (JD) and active law license (Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, or Tennessee preferred). 10+ years of progressive legal experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within insurance. Strong background in insurance defense and non-standard auto insurance. Proven ability to reduce excess loss exposure through sound legal strategy. Experience leading attorneys, adjusters, and legal support staff. Exceptional negotiation skills, regulatory knowledge, and technical writing ability. COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary ($275,000 to $325,000), 401(k) with up to 6% match, Comprehensive health benefits, Paid CLEs, licensing, and professional development, Company-paid lunches, Stability + Growth, years of profitability, A+ rated, continued expansion. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Insurance and Insurance Carriers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Insurance Recruiting Solutions by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Claims Attorney” roles.
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This range is provided by Insurance Recruiting Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$275,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Insurance Recruiting Solutions A rapidly growing, A+ rated property & casualty insurance carrier is seeking a strategic legal leader to head its in-house Legal & Claim Defense Department. This high-impact executive role will serve as the company’s chief legal advisor while building and scaling a modern legal function that supports an expanding, compliance-driven insurance operation. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding legal, litigation, and regulatory strategy. Oversee complex litigation, including bodily injury claims, bad faith allegations, fraud investigations, coverage disputes, and class actions. Negotiate attorney-represented losses and develop practices to prevent excess loss exposure. Manage outside counsel and lead internal legal staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally with Claims, Compliance, and Operations to mitigate risk and respond to regulatory inquiries. Build and mentor a high-performing legal team of attorneys, adjusters, and support staff. Design forward-looking legal operations, policies, and accountability structures that align with growth and regulatory priorities. Stay ahead of emerging trends in bad faith litigation, claims handling standards, and insurance regulation. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Juris Doctor (JD) and active law license (Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, or Tennessee preferred). 10+ years of progressive legal experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within insurance. Strong background in insurance defense and non-standard auto insurance. Proven ability to reduce excess loss exposure through sound legal strategy. Experience leading attorneys, adjusters, and legal support staff. Exceptional negotiation skills, regulatory knowledge, and technical writing ability. COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary ($275,000 to $325,000), 401(k) with up to 6% match, Comprehensive health benefits, Paid CLEs, licensing, and professional development, Company-paid lunches, Stability + Growth, years of profitability, A+ rated, continued expansion. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Insurance and Insurance Carriers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Insurance Recruiting Solutions by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Claims Attorney” roles.
Chicago, IL $114,400.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $106,000.00-$140,000.00 4 days ago OCJ - Law Clerk II/Division Attorney - Domestic Relations Division
Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$350,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $76,400.00-$127,850.00 1 week ago Claims Counsel, Cyber & Professional Liability
Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$150,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $137,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$160,000.00 5 days ago Greater Chicago Area $120,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $225,000.00-$260,000.00 5 days ago Assistant General Counsel, Litigation (Hybrid)
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Chicago, IL $199,300.00-$338,900.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$190,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $5,586.00-$12,209.00 1 month ago Greater Chicago Area $225,000.00-$310,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$180,000.00 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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