Job Description

Commercial Surety Claims Counsel

• 140,000 Per Year
• New York
• Insurance

Woods & Co Recruitment is partnered with a leading surety MGA, ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. and writing close to $100M in surety premium annually. With nearly a decade in the market, the firm continues to invest in its claims and legal function as part of its long-term strategy.

They are currently looking to onboard a Commercial Surety Claims Counsel.

What's in it for you?

• Join a highly respected surety platform
• Work on complex, high-quality commercial surety claims
• Strong collaboration with underwriting and leadership
• Autonomy and ownership over claims
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Long-term career stability

• Manage commercial surety claims from notice through resolution
• Analyze bond language, indemnity agreements, and legal exposure
• Coordinate with underwriting teams and external counsel
• Handle negotiations, settlements, and litigation strategy
• Provide legal guidance to underwriting partners

• Experience handling commercial surety claims
• JD required; bar admission preferred
• Strong knowledge of surety law and bond obligations
• Ability to manage complex claims independently

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately.

For a confidential discussion please call Luca Cambursano on (332) 280-1342 or email luca@woodsco.global

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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