Senior Counsel, Professional Liability & Litigation

Job Description

In-House Counsel – Professional Liability & Litigation

Cor Partners

| Enterprise Legal Team
About Cor Partners
Cor Partners is the strategic parent company of four high-growth, specialty businesses across the loss adjusting, TPA, and insurance and expert services spaces. The portfolio of companies serve insurance, risk management, and legal communities and operate with independent leadership teams, tailored strategies, and a shared commitment to

client excellence, operational optimization, and a culture of continuous improvement

.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a

mid-level attorney

to provide legal partnership to our four sister companies across

professional liability, litigation management, and risk mitigation

. You will serve as the primary legal advisor to business and operational leaders, managing litigation, leading subpoena management, and response, managing external counsel, and ensuring alignment of process and practice across businesses. As we centralize legal partnership and support—transitioning from a decentralized, external model—this role will be pivotal in driving more consistency across the enterprise while also providing a governance and oversight function.
Your expertise will directly impact

business continuity, risk management, and market reputation and relationships

, while your collaborative, solutions-oriented approach will empower our teams to move efficiently through complex legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Own and oversee

active and pending litigation

, coordinating with outside counsel, carrier partner counsel, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
Prepare and defend our experts for/in

depositions

and

attend mediations.
Regulatory & Compliance
Respond to

subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and document/file requests

, determining appropriate scope of production while safeguarding privileged and confidential information.
Partner with internal teams to

identify, collect, and review documents

for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Risk Mitigation & Advisory
Provide

proactive legal guidance

on professional liability exposures and risk strategies tied to business operations.
Advise leadership on

legal, regulatory, and operational matters

impacting the enterprise.
Manage occasional trademark matters.
P

rocess & Contracts
Review, draft, and provide input on negotiation of

commercial contracts

(client, vendor, and service agreements) across business and functional areas.
Support the

development and implementation of enterprise-wide legal and compliance processes

, including document retention, file content, and records management; Provide training and education on same.
What You Bring
Education & Licensing
Juris Doctor (JD)

from an accredited law school
Active bar membership

in good standing
Experience
~10+ years

in

insurance services, claims handling, TPA, and/or expert services

, with a focus on:

Professional liability
Insurance defense
Litigation management
Collaboration with

outside counsel, carriers, and intermediary legal partners

Hands-on experience

with subpoenas, document requests, and complex productions
Contract lifecycle management

: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Skills & Mindset
Deep understanding of the

insurance claims process and industry landscape
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional written and oral communication

– ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
Highly organized

, with the ability to thrive in a

fast-paced, multi-entity, growth-oriented environment.
Consultative and collaborative

– a trusted partner to business leaders and operational teams
The pay range for this position in Illinois is $200,000 to 275,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as permitted under the Illinois Equal Pay Act. A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Equal Pay Registration Act and the pay transparency requirements effective January 1, 2025.