Asbestos Insurance Coverage Attorney

Location: Garden City, NY

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000/year

Take Ownership of Complex, High-Exposure Insurance Coverage Matters

Join a team handling sophisticated asbestos insurance coverage matters where your expertise will directly influence litigation strategy, coverage analysis, and resolution planning. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-exposure portfolios, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in resolving complex coverage disputes.

What You'll Do

• Lead asbestos insurance coverage matters from initial analysis through litigation and resolution.
• Perform detailed coverage analysis, including policy interpretation and long-tail exposure issues.
• Manage complex asbestos litigation portfolios involving significant exposure.
• Develop and execute litigation, settlement, and resolution strategies.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel, including legal strategy and budget management.
• Collaborate with claims, reinsurance, finance, and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding coverage positions and risk exposure.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active U.S. bar admission.
• 5+ years of direct asbestos insurance coverage and/or asbestos defense litigation experience.
• Recent, hands-on ownership of asbestos-related matters.
• Strong experience handling complex, high-exposure claims and litigation.
• Demonstrated expertise in asbestos coverage analysis and policy interpretation.
• Ability to clearly articulate asbestos experience and responsibilities throughout prior roles.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and litigation management skills.