Liberty Mutual

Director, Client Partner Counsel - Small Commercial

Liberty Mutual • $170K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. or L.L.B. and admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 15+ years of legal practice as an attorney
  • Expertise in insurance regulatory law
  • Strong analytical, legal writing, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business partners and outside counsel
  • Commitment to high standards of legal and business ethics

Responsibilities

  • Advise on legal matters related to insurance product design, pricing, and regulatory compliance
  • Represent the company in substantial legal and business transactions
  • Manage team goals, capacity, and performance, fostering professional development
  • Enhance team operations through knowledge sharing and improved tech utilization
  • Influence decision-making across a matrixed organization
  • Balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism, facilitating clarity in priorities
  • Drive innovation in legal strategies to align with evolving business needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including workplace flexibility
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment with support for diverse perspectives
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups promoting community and collaboration
Full Job Description
Description

The opportunity

 

You'll lead a small, technically specialized team of lawyers and legal professionals supporting the Small Commercial operation within US Retail Markets — a $26+ billion business unit — and serve as the senior legal partner to the Small Commercial President and their leadership team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you'll set legal strategy and direct resourcing against the business's strategic priorities.

 

It's a role for a lawyer who wants both: substantive work on complex and emerging regulatory questions, and a genuine seat at the table where the business makes its decisions.

 

What you'll do

 

Advise the Small Commercial business. You'll be the point person for legal matters across the product operation — insurance product design, pricing, underwriting, forms, and distribution. Much of this work involves novel questions in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape, and you'll be expected to bring original thinking rather than precedent alone.

Represent the company in complex matters. You'll advise on substantial legal and business transactions requiring insurance product and regulatory expertise, including matters involving adverse parties and partners. You'll conduct deep research in your areas of specialization and direct and refine the work of others.

Lead and grow the team. You'll manage goals, capacity, performance, and development for your direct reports, building the team's depth in a highly specialized practice and coordinating closely with other Legal managers.

Improve how the team works. You'll strengthen knowledge sharing, documentation, and the team's use of tools and technology so legal support scales with the business.

 

How you'll lead

 

You'll succeed here by influencing well beyond your direct authority. That means building relationships across a matrixed organization and leading in a way that makes people want to work with you. It means balancing legal risk with commercial pragmatism, bringing clarity to competing priorities, and removing roadblocks so your business partners can decide with confidence. And it means developing the people around you while staying curious yourself — thinking broadly and seeking outside perspectives rather than defaulting to how things have been done.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

 

Required

  • J.D. or L.L.B. and admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 15+ years practicing as an attorney
  • Expert knowledge of insurance regulatory law
  • Excellent analytical, legal writing, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively with business partners, outside counsel, and adverse parties
  • Commitment to the highest standards of legal and business ethics and professional responsibility

 

Preferred

  • People management experience
  • CPCU designation
  • Small commercial, commercial lines, and/or deep insurance regulatory experience

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role isdeterminedbya number offactors including skills, experience, education,certificationsand location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market andprovidesan opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factorsset forth inthe compensation plan for the role.

 

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

  

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

About Liberty Mutual

Since 1912, Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed theirselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet their customers' ever-changing needs. Their delivery on this commitment is the reason they're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Careers

Join the vibrant team at Liberty Mutual, a leading global insurance company, where your career is in your hands. At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. With a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, this is where your professional journey can truly flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Liberty Mutual, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering people to live safer, more secure lives. Whether you’re interested in a position in claims handling, underwriting, or customer service, you’ll find a platform here to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what you can achieve.

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Innovation is at the heart of Liberty Mutual. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas that drive industry leadership and improve customer experiences. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals who are keen on developing solutions that lead the market.

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Liberty Mutual is deeply invested in the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership programs, we prepare you to take on leadership roles within the company. Networking opportunities within the company can lead to mentorship and further career advancement.

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Working at Liberty Mutual comes with numerous benefits. From competitive salaries to health and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are well taken care of. More than just a job, a position at Liberty Mutual is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

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Liberty Mutual: A Place to Grow, Innovate, and Lead

Discover how you can make a difference. Visit our careers page to find the position that’s right for you and join a team that’s committed to growth, leadership, and innovation. At Liberty Mutual, your career is what you make it.
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