Insurance Counsel (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an Insurance Counsel at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Insurance Counsel is integral to advising the Corporate Insurance Services Department regarding insurance coverage for Austin’s operating companies. This position primarily focuses on analyzing construction contracts, reviewing insurance policies and managing insurance claims.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze insurance requirements in construction pursuit documents and contracts to ensure ability to comply
• Evaluate whether insurance language in contracts adequately protects Austin’s interests
• Develop insurance risk mitigation strategies
• Evaluate appropriate insurance coverages and structure for construction projects
• Insurance policy analysis and interpretation
• Manage first and third-party insurance claims
• Point of contact across departments for insurance questions
• Develop and teach training classes on insurance and surety topics
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Property, Casualty and Specialty insurance coverages relating to the construction industry
• Occasional travel may be required to job sites and company offices

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Five years’ experience with Property and Casualty insurance or construction industries reviewing insurance policies and provisions in construction contracts
• Attention to detail with strong written and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities
• Proficiency in standard operations and communication software (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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