Senior Associate / Counsel – Insurance Coverage & Defense - TWO positions: Mid to Senior level - 4-8 years. Senior level - 8+ years Location: Texas (Remote) - preferably Austin, Dallas or Houston A growing national law firm is seeking two attorneys for its insurance defense and complex litigation practice in Texas - 1) a highly experienced mid to senior level associate / counsel and a 2) Senior Counsel - to join its Insurance Coverage & Defense Practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned attorney looking for a sophisticated, client-facing role with significant responsibility and autonomy. The group is looking for experienced insurance coverage litigation attorneys (or complex litigation for the more senior role ) who can independently manage a complex caseload from inception through resolution without supervision. This is not a training position. We are looking for someone who is comfortable making strategic litigation decisions, advising clients directly, and serving as a trusted extension of sophisticated insurance clients, and navigating the Texas courts at all levels, through trial.

Responsibilities

Independently manage all phases of complex insurance coverage and defense matters from initial evaluation through resolution, including trial and appeal where appropriate. Analyze and advise insurers on first-party and third-party coverage issues under a variety of commercial and personal lines policies. Draft comprehensive coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, denial letters, and other coverage analyses. Handle declaratory judgment actions, bad faith litigation, breach of contract claims, and extra-contractual exposure. Manage complex litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, expert discovery, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial preparation. Develop litigation strategy, evaluate risk, and provide practical, business-oriented advice to insurance carrier clients. Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel while maintaining strong client relationships. Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with colleagues on litigation strategy as appropriate. Qualifications 4-8 years of insurance defense and/or insurance coverage litigation experience. 8+ years of complex litigation or insurance defense and/or insurance coverage litigation experience. Demonstrated experience handling sophisticated first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters. Strong knowledge of coverage analysis, policy interpretation, declaratory judgment actions, and bad faith litigation. Significant deposition, mediation, and motion practice experience. Trial experience . Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload while consistently delivering excellent client service. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple high-exposure matters. Licensed and in good standing in Texas. Ability to work at all levels without supervision The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is a confident, self-sufficient litigator who requires little day-to-day oversight. They are comfortable taking ownership of matters, exercising sound judgment, and providing strategic counsel directly to sophisticated insurance clients. This attorney should possess the experience and judgment to: Evaluate coverage issues and litigation risk independently. Develop and execute case strategy. Handle high-exposure and complex matters with confidence. Build credibility with clients through responsiveness, practical advice, and excellent work product. Achieve favorable results through strategic negotiation, motion practice, and trial when necessary. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney seeking a platform that offers sophisticated work, direct client contact, significant autonomy, and long-term growth.