In House Counsel Jobs in New York
In House Counsel jobs in New York represent one of the most active legal hiring markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, media, technology, and healthcare across New York City, White Plains, and Albany. Major employers with a lasting presence include JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, and Verizon, all of which maintain sizable legal departments and hire at every level from junior associate counsel through general counsel. Corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and employment law are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$126,500.00 - $208,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
This position provides a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. Legal services may include: general legal counseling, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, handling of litigation, resolution of disputes with the Company's insureds, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. This position handles moderately complex to complex coverage matters, requiring a solid degree of knowledge and expertise. This role will involve the representation of Travelers in state and federal court in the litigation and resolution of Commercial and Personal lines insurance coverage disputes.
What Will You Do?
- Appears on behalf of the Company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes.
- Determines appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation; provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements.
- Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company.
- Proposes, prepares and responds to and evaluates oral and written discovery.
- Prepares and/or reviews annual legal fees budget for assigned cases.
- Has frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel.
- Provides recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
- Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
- Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
- Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations.
- Research legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
- Identifies unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues.
- Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
- Advises senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters.
- Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, online documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences.
- Builds and maintains strong client relationships.
- Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
- Ensures timely submission of work product as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Admitted to the Bar in good standing in NY/NJ with additional admission to or willingness to gain admission to the Bar in other location preferred.
- At least three years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes.
- Understanding and awareness of principles of Auto, General Liability and/or Property insurance coverage.
- Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners to deliver exceptional client service.
- Demonstrated strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail and sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 3 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$126,500.00 - $208,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
This position provides a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. Legal services may include: general legal counseling, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, handling of litigation, resolution of disputes with the Company's insureds, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. This position handles moderately complex to complex coverage matters, requiring a solid degree of knowledge and expertise. This role will involve the representation of Travelers in state and federal court in the litigation and resolution of Commercial and Personal lines insurance coverage disputes.
What Will You Do?
- Appears on behalf of the Company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes.
- Determines appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation; provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements.
- Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company.
- Proposes, prepares and responds to and evaluates oral and written discovery.
- Prepares and/or reviews annual legal fees budget for assigned cases.
- Has frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel.
- Provides recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
- Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
- Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
- Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations.
- Research legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
- Identifies unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues.
- Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
- Advises senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters.
- Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, online documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences.
- Builds and maintains strong client relationships.
- Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
- Ensures timely submission of work product as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Admitted to the Bar in good standing in NY/NJ with additional admission to or willingness to gain admission to the Bar in other location preferred.
- At least three years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes.
- Understanding and awareness of principles of Auto, General Liability and/or Property insurance coverage.
- Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners to deliver exceptional client service.
- Demonstrated strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail and sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 3 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
In House Counsel Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Epic7
- Travelers1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Technology & Software7
- Insurance1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in in house counsel jobs across New York.
- Active membership in the New York State Bar Association or admission to the New York Bar
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three or more years of corporate, regulatory, or transactional legal experience
- Demonstrated ability to advise on contracts, compliance, and risk management
- Experience working with cross-functional business teams in a corporate environment
- Strong written communication skills for drafting legal opinions and policies
In House Counsel Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a in house counsel in New York?
You become an in house counsel in New York by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and passing the New York State Bar Examination, administered by the New York State Board of Law Examiners. After admission, most employers expect at least a few years of practice at a law firm or government agency before moving in-house. Attorneys licensed in other states may qualify through New York's motion-on-motion admission process if they meet the practice requirements.
How much do in house counsels make in New York?
In house counsels in New York earn a median of about $207,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,200 for the lowest 10% to over $391,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire in house counsels in New York?
Employers hiring in house counsels in New York right now include Epic and Travelers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York City's concentration of global financial institutions, media companies, and Fortune 500 headquarters makes it one of the deepest in-house hiring markets anywhere in the country.
Which New York cities have the most in house counsel jobs?
Albany, New York, and Yonkers have the most in house counsel openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of multinational corporations, investment banks, and major media and technology firms, while White Plains and Albany draw demand from regional headquarters, insurance carriers, and state government agencies that maintain active legal departments.
Are there remote in house counsel jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most legal roles. About 0% of in house counsel openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves drafting, reviewing contracts, and advising over video. Contract review, compliance advisory, and employment counseling roles are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements, while roles tied to litigation support or regulated industries often require more in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a in house counsel in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate counsel role at a large New York corporation that hires directly from law school or from short-tenure firm experience. Major employers in financial services, healthcare systems like NewYork-Presbyterian and Northwell Health, and media companies periodically run structured legal associate programs for new attorneys. Lateral moves from compliance analyst, paralegal, or government agency positions also open doors, and New York Bar admission combined with a relevant specialty like data privacy or employment law gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to in house counsel jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to in house counsel jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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