Counsel/Senior Counsel

Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?

Learn more about our unique culture and history.

Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a legal counsel in its Boston, New York or Atlanta offices. This position is responsible for assisting Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company’s (“BHSIC”) Legal Department in supporting BHSIC in North America, including its development and use of Property and Marine insurance products in the admitted and non-admitted markets. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with the legal, underwriting, claims, state affairs, operations, and other functional teams to support BHSIC’s continued growth in North America by providing technical legal advice, assistance, and support with respect to BHSIC’s Property and Marine insurance products (and development of such products) for use in North America. The title (Counsel or Senior Counsel) will be determined based upon the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice regarding BHSIC’s products and product development in North America.
• Liaise with Underwriting, Claims, and other functional teams on legal issues associated with BHSIC’s products and product development, business and operations in North America.
• Participate in new product and business opportunities.
• Support underwriters in reviewing/issuing various BHSIC products.
• Review legal/regulatory requirements concerning BHSIC’s Property and Marine products.
• Assist in the development of system and procedures to disseminate legal information to underwriting, claims and other functional teams on legal developments that effect BHSIC’s products and business.
• Prepare market surveys relative to Property and Marine products.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• JD Degree from an ABA approved law school.
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts, New York, or Georgia as a licensed attorney.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a lawyer (in-house counsel with a major commercial insurance company preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of Property insurance required (preferably with Marine knowledge).
• Experience litigating insurance coverage matters and/or drafting insurance forms and endorsements required.
• Familiarity with state regulations related to the admitted market.
• Experience with general insurance principles and practices.
• Time management, prioritization and project management skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-driven and self-disciplined.
• Able to work independently.
• Superior academic credentials.

BHSI Offers:

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.

• A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders.

• A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.

The base salary range for this position in New York is from $140,000.00 to $180,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization