For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.
Our Claims Legal organization is seeking a Managing Counsel Claims Legal to join our expanding team in the Worcester, MA or Itasca, IL office.
This is a full time, exempt role.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for leading and inspiring a team of lawyers who provide legal services for Hanover’s claim organization, including providing legal advice on insurance coverage and claims-handling issues, managing claims-related litigation against the Company, and other services for the purpose of mitigating the legal, financial, and reputational risks that may arise from the Company’s claim operations. Reports directly to the VP, Claim Legal Services within Hanover’s claim organization.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Effectively lead a legal practice group within Hanover’s claim organization that provides the following legal services:

• Render legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from Hanover’s property and casualty insurance contracts, including auto and general liability, specialty and first party property coverages. May prepare coverage position letters on selected high complexity/exposure claims.
• Partner with claim handlers and their leaders to develop legal strategies that optimally resolve claim disputes.
• Manage claim-related litigation against the company alleging extra-contractual liability, including complex institutional and electronic discovery matters.
• Prepare or coordinate responses to a subset of high-risk subpoenas for the Company’s records.
• General legal counselling on a myriad of claims issues that pose legal, financial, or reputational risk for the Company.
• Collaborates with underwriting and product areas to provide insights to improve the Company’s insurance products.
• May be expected to maintain their own reduced caseload.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• JD degree and admitted to the practice of law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Strong and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge and substantial experience in P&C insurance and extracontractual law
• Experience preparing opinions and analyses on coverage and extra-contractual issues arising under property casualty insurance policies either within a law firm or in house for a property and casualty insurer.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes either in private practice or in house for a property/casualty insurer.
• Responding to subpoenas seeking the company’s records
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework.
• Demonstrated effective coaching and development skills, change resiliency and flexibility.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients and maintain composure and respect for others in stressful situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and keyboarding skills.
• Familiarity with legal principles and court rules governing discovery, and e-discovery.
• Skilled at time management and organizing work.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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