Claims Counsel I - Military veterans preferred

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

(1) Provides legal support to the claim and dispute resolution activity of the business. Support will regard, but not be limited to, management and resolution of litigation, claims, and disputes involving personal injury, property damage, warranty, and other matters.

Support to the business will and may include:

• Support to the Divisions through the timely and careful management of claims, litigation, and other disputes.
• Meeting productivity goals and deadlines while maintaining the quality of the legal support related to the support of the claim and dispute resolution function.
• Negotiating and drafting settlements, releases, and other documents that adequately protect the company from future risk.
• Effectively communicating, and appropriately escalating issues with pending disputes, including an assessment as to future potential risk.
• Obtaining and documenting approvals from various levels of S-W management.
• Interacting with the business to understand and endeavor to implement its objectives while protecting the Company during the claims and dispute resolution process.
• Becoming proficient with systems, processes, and workflows attendant to claims activity to drive efficiency and quality of legal support.
• Developing positive relationships and systems to drive efficient and effective outcomes related to legal support to claims activity.

(2) Effectively handles a significant volume of dispute resolution activities for Risk Management partners:

• Provides advice - Provides focused and practical legal advice respecting business operations as well as the impact of current or anticipated laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzes coverage – Understands coverage issues, interprets insurance policies and advises business partners.
• Substantiates positions - Researches, develops, and coordinates implementation of legal solutions.
• Mitigates risk - Identifies and analyzes existing and emerging legal risks. Develops and implements business-focused strategies to manage risks.
• Compliance - Assists the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and control mechanisms to promote compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Proactive guidance - Keeps up to date with new regulations and emerging legal risks; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions that may be impacted.

(3) Demonstrates the development of relevant function-based legal expertise and support for legal affairs of business units or enterprise-wide functions:

• Develops understanding of the operational model by which the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function operates.
• Supports clients on a cost-effective basis.
• Manages outside counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

(4) Primary Business Partner Engagement:

• Engages, communicates with, and advises mid-management and operational business level of issues, risks, and exposures for assigned disputes.
• Develops basic understanding of how legal support affects objectives, risks, and returns of business clients.

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Juris Doctor
• License to practice law required (applicable jurisdiction)

Preferred:

• Claims adjuster’s license

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Understanding of general business concepts and activities.
• Strong knowledge of legal concepts related to litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and writing skills, in particular related to formal document and correspondence drafting.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience handling claims, lawsuits, or other disputes for an insurance carrier, third-party administrator, or a law firm that regularly defends insureds in personal injury, property damage, or other matters.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applications as required.
• General working knowledge of legal software

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 20%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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