Staff Attorney - Eatontown, NJ or Remote

Crum & Forster Company Overview:

Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.

In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.

The qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market.

Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:

We are currently seeking to hire a Staff Attorney to join our Accident and Health Legal department.  A&H Legal is responsible for contract development and negotiation, litigation management and any other miscellaneous legal support to the various disciplines.

While reporting directly into the Specialty Business Unit (SBU,) the Staff Attorney will simultaneously support the Medical Business Unit (MBU), allowing the Staff Attorney to develop the requisite product knowledge and skill sets to eventually independently support an Eatontown profit center.  The Staff Counsel will receive guidance and direction from VP Counsel – SBU and VP Counsel -- MBU, depending on the program / project.

What you will do:

• Perform the following functions:
• Claim Reviews – claim review requests (e.g. Attorney Demand letters, editing / drafting response, etc.); and
• Regulatory Reviews – regulatory complaint reviews and/or responses for proper reporting; and
• Claims Litigation – assist with claim litigation, including case summary, settlement negotiation and release development.
• Draft Producer Service Agreements, Program Management Service Agreements, and Administrative Service Agreements; Licensing and Vendor Agreements, NDAs, and other various agreements as assigned.
• Utilize the contract management system to develop various agreements, manage the agreement negotiation process, track agreement status, and provide alerts for upcoming agreement termination / renewal notifications.
• Independently analyze most agreement drafts from external business partners to ensure agreement meets A&H contract wording; enlist review from senior team members as needed.
• Assist in the negotiation of contract terms with internal / external business partners regarding business terms and arrangements, and lead discussions amongst all related parties to drive the agreement delivery process; enlist review from senior team members as needed
• Assist Underwriting with PNOCs, Letters of Intent / Understanding, etc.
• Develop necessary skill set to independently act as Associate Counsel (with minimal oversight) for at least one Eatontown-based profit center within a specific time period (based on current skills, experience, and product knowledge);
• Operate as a partner with the business team, not only as a legal advisor, but also by working together to find solutions to successfully achieve the business goals and objectives while maintaining compliance and mitigating exposures; and
• Other special projects as required.

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Strong written communication skills, particularly in contract drafting
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Strong oral communication skills
• High level of follow-through and dedication to detail and timely delivery
• Strong organizational skills
• Above average negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work both independently with moderate supervision and in a team environment
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point

Requirements:

• J.D. degree, admitted to a State Bar, and eligible for a NJ Limited-License; In-House Counsel.
• 3 to 7 years of experience with in-house legal department of an insurer or reinsurer with knowledge of Accident & Health products.
• Experience with Accident and Health, Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Affinity products; experience with Occupational Risk a plus.

What C&F will bring to YOU:

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match 
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenant is owning your career development so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

At C&F you will BELONG

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require a special accommodation, please let us know.

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws.  Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $67,900.00 to a maximum of $127,600.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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