Senior Attorney – Large Loss & Excess Liability
Take on billion-dollar stakes. Master complex litigation. Make your mark in Philadelphia!
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.
- Location
- United States
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
