Construction Risk & Insurance Counsel / Senior Client Executive

The role

You will assist specialty construction contractor clients with contractual risk management, claims administration, coverage advocacy, and P&C insurance program design. You will serve as an expert resource to the internal team and clients on complex service issues and coverage concerns.

What you will do

• Review and analyze construction-related client contracts to identify risk exposures
• Provide clients with contractual risk-management guidance, strategies, and training
• Negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions with stakeholders
• Provide guidance to teammates regarding insurance policy interpretation and risk management issues
• Engage in complex claims management involving indemnity, property damage, and personal injuries
• Advocate for insurance coverage for clients in the face of coverage denials
• Identify coverage gaps and contractual exposures for prospective client presentations
• Assist in the solicitation of new business through presentations and RFP responses
• Engage with current clients in scheduled Risk Management Reviews
• Draft articles, blog posts, and other commentary regarding insurance and legal topics

Required qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
• At least 10 years of commercial litigation experience
• Active member in good standing of the Bar
• Ability to effectively build relationships with clients, carriers, and peers
• Working knowledge of property & casualty policies
• Strong contract review, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Ability to negotiate with underwriters and adjusters
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice to have

• Experience with insurance coverage disputes and/or construction-related litigation

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time off
• Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees
• 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees
• 12 company-observed paid holidays
• 4 early-close days
• Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Employee recognition programs and awards
• Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
• Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
• 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs

Before you apply

• May be required to obtain Property & Casualty agent/producer license or other professional designations
• Obtain IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire
• May be required to work extra hours with no restrictions

About the company

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is a growing firm headquartered in New York City with over 4,000 employees nationwide. The company supports clients' regional and global needs through local market knowledge and industry expertise.