Senior Attorney – Large Loss & Excess Liability

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Work Model: Flexible hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time

Assignment Description

Lead high-stakes litigation and shape outcomes in complex, high-exposure cases.

We are seeking a senior-level attorney to handle sophisticated large loss and excess liability matters from inception through resolution. This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished litigator who can independently develop case strategies, assess significant liability and damages exposure, and manage complex disputes while collaborating with firm leadership and key clients. Based in Philadelphia, this role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement and opportunities to contribute to client relationships and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex large loss and excess liability cases through all stages of litigation.

• Develop case strategies and assess liability, damages, coverage, and excess exposure.

• Oversee complex discovery, address expert-related issues, and conduct or defend depositions.

• Draft and argue dispositive and complex motions and support mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

• Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, excess insurers, self-insured entities, and corporate clients.

• Identify business development opportunities and contribute to the growth of the large loss and excess liability practice.

Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Pennsylvania law license.

• Senior-level litigation experience with a strong background in insurance defense.

• Experience handling large loss, excess liability, or other high-exposure litigation matters.

• Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and litigation strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the New Jersey bar.

• Trial experience, including first-chair or substantial second-chair responsibility.

• Experience with catastrophic injuries or cases involving significant damages.

• Experience representing excess insurance carriers.

• Established relationships with insurance carriers or corporate clients.

• A portable book of business, which is an advantage but not a requirement.

About Sperton

Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting company with offices across Europe, Asia and the Americas. We help organisations find and engage skilled professionals through flexible recruitment, consulting and global mobility solutions.