Associate Counsel

Company Summary

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Legal
Target Openings

1
Job Description Summary

The Associate Counsel role is responsible for providing a range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. The Associate Counsel position handles lower complexity legal matters, requiring a developing degree of knowledge and expertise.Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides counsel on lower complexity legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
Negotiates with clients or management 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.
Works on building strong internal and external client relationships.
Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
This role acts as an individual contributor.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge

Prior legal experience preferred.

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Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.