Staff Counsel Lead

Hiscox

Los Angeles, United States
$180-$240k; not specified; comprehensive health in...
Hybrid
California insurance defense litigation
Manage litigation caseload independently
Legal research and writing expertise
Establish, operate and manage Hiscox’s California staff counsel office, including hiring staff and developing processes

Job Summary

  • Establish, operate and manage Hiscox’s California staff counsel office, including hiring staff and developing processes.
  • Represent Hiscox policyholders in liability cases, handling all phases of litigation from investigation to appeals.
  • Hiscox USA offers a competitive salary, bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic, values-driven culture.

Matching Summary

Establish, operate and manage Hiscox’s California staff counsel office, including hiring staff and developing processes.

Salary

$180-$240k; Not specified; Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, PTO, sabbatical

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • California insurance defense litigation
  • Manage litigation caseload independently
  • Legal research and writing expertise
  • California law and civil procedure
  • E-discovery tools and case management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial and driven senior lawyer
  • Ownership mentality and drive
  • Refined business acumen
  • Phenomenal service to clients

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Active member of State Bar of California
  • 7-10 years litigation experience
  • 3 years management experience

Work Rights

Active member of State Bar of California

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