Senior Claims Counsel

DWF is a global leader in integrated business and legal services, offering a dynamic and fast-paced claims environment. As Claims Counsel, you will play a key role in investigating, evaluating and resolving liability insurance claims, ensuring strategic case management and effective resolutions. This role requires problem-solving skills, the ability to analyze liability, damages and coverage, and the expertise to develop and implement resolution strategies that may involve litigation management, risk transfer, and mediation.  

This is a fully remote role, open to candidates anywhere in the United States, providing flexibility while working within a high-performing national team. 

• Investigate, assess and resolve insurance claims across Professional Liability, Construction and Design-related matters. 
• Analyze liability, damages, and policy coverage to develop strategic resolution approaches. 
• Work with external counsel, hiring defense attorneys, reviewing pleadings, and managing litigation plans. 
• Prepare written coverage determinations and partner with coverage counsel as needed.  
• Coordinate claims handling with insureds, claimants, and business partners, ensuring timely updates and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulatory requirements, maintaining detailed claim documentation. 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active attorney’s license.  
• 8+ years of experience in insurance claims, insurance defense, or coverage analysis. 
• Analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume claims environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong desire to progress within the organization and build a long-term career in claims. 
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration, feedback, and knowledge-sharing. 

Competitive salary offering between $120,000 - $150,000 USD per year and performance-based bonuses.   

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) program with an employer match and financial support programs and resources including Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.