Senior Counsel, Claims & Litigation

Job Summary The Senior Counsel, Claims & Litigation supports the company’s in-house auto and general liability claims and litigation function. Working under the Associate General Counsel, this attorney directly conducts hands-on litigation work, particularly in early stages, with oversight of matters transitioned to outside counsel, focusing on strategy, risk management, and efficient resolution. Key Potential Responsibilities Support oversight of accident and transportation claims litigation, including leading initial case investigation, case assessment, and early-stage litigation preparation. Directly handle substantive discovery tasks, including drafting discovery requests and responses, preparing discovery-related motions, and managing early discovery. Review and analyze discovery responses, medical records, accident reports, ELD data, driver qualification files, video evidence, maintenance records, and other litigation documentation to identify key facts and inform defense strategy. Conduct legal research on tort liability, insurance defense issues, relevant case law, and FMCSA/DOT regulations, including negligence standards, regulatory compliance issues, and federal preemption defenses. Oversee and manage matters that are partially or fully transitioned to outside counsel by setting strategy, reviewing outside counsel processes, and ensuring alignment with company objectives and guidelines. Prepare internal and external facing case summaries, status reports, and exposure assessments, and communicate significant developments to stakeholders. Collaborate with Claims, Safety, Risk Management, and Operations teams to align litigation insights with accident response, safety initiatives, and risk mitigation efforts. Use legal technology and AI tools to improve efficiency in legal research, document review, discovery analysis, and summarization. Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar license in good standing. Required experience in auto defense litigation, with a strong emphasis on commercial transportation or trucking accident matters. Working knowledge of transportation liability and FMCSA/DOT regulations. Strong analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to independently draft discovery documents and analyze complex factual records. Experience managing or overseeing litigation matters and coordinating with in house or outside counsel. Proficiency with legal and enterprise technology; proficiency with AI tools to support research, document review, and workflow efficiency is a strong positive.