Hybrid Senior Counsel

at Clyde & Co

• Job title: Senior Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $225,000 - $245,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Senior Counsel at Clyde & Co, providing legal advice and handling insurance coverage litigation. Analyzing insurance policies, conducting legal research, and managing client communications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice and recommendations to clients.
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law
• Has experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation.
• Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Has effective problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.