Engineering Structures Jobs in Lenexa Kansas Remote

This is a high-level insurance coverage role focused on complex third-party liability matters — not routine auto or homeowners files.

The position is based in Houston with a flexible hybrid structure (approximately 3 days in office) and offers long-term growth within a respected coverage-focused platform.

The Role

• Third-party liability coverage analysis
• Excess and umbrella liability matters
• Complex CGL policy interpretation
• Advisory and litigation-related coverage work
• Hands-on file responsibility from early stages

This is meaningful coverage work involving sophisticated policies and nuanced analysis — not commodity files.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly flexible working model without rigid in-office mandates
• Profit sharing eligibility after one year
• Flexible PTO managed at the team level
• Health and dental benefits from day one
• Exposure to environmental and professional liability coverage matters
• Strong reputation in coverage-focused practice

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Hybrid schedule (Houston office)
• Balanced litigation and advisory exposure
• Long-term growth within an established coverage team

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of meaningful insurance coverage experience
• Strong grounding in general liability (CGL) policies
• Experience with excess and umbrella coverage
• Exposure to environmental or professional liability coverage a plus
• Background from a reputable coverage-focused practice preferred

Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits

1M Signature / 5M Authority.

• PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

  PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Job Summary

Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Field & Client Experience

• ​Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business.

• Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal

• Responsible for prescreen inquiries.

Underwriting

• Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance, as needed.​

• Independently reviews applications and adheres to underwriting standards and demonstrates an intermediate level of experience with NM product types and changes. ​

• Develops and demonstrates change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations. ​

• Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. ​

• Develops proficiency with Reinsurance programs and determining where to best place a case.

• Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made. Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. ​

• Communicates & negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement. ​

• Develops proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and provides innovations solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers.

• Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including digital health data, Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.) with limited guidance.

• Discusses cases with peer reviewers with medical and technical staff, as needed. ​

• Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals​.

• Solves issues & escalations, with guidance as needed. ​

• Partners with Underwriting Support for case management

Cross-functional leadership

• May serve as underwriting representative for improvement in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners. ​Participates in other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• 1.5 years of traditional underwriting experience.

• Analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in the application of rules.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, and exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.

• Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.

• Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment.

• Highly organized with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Displays agility to manage multiple tasks​ and adapt in a changing work environment.

• #LI-Remote or LI-Hybrid

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

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We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

Are you an experienced litigation attorney with a background in construction or complex business disputes who is seeking a fully remote role without sacrificing the quality or sophistication of your work? Do you want to collaborate with seasoned litigators on high-exposure matters while enjoying the flexibility of a remote practice? Are you looking for a firm that values excellence, trust, and long-term professional growth?

If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Scion Legal has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a respected and well-established multi-office law firm with a strong presence across the Southwest and Western United States. The firm is seeking a Construction and Business Litigation Attorney to support its Irvine, California office, with the role structured as fully remote.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

This is a compelling opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented attorney with 2 to 7 years of experience to join a sophisticated construction and business litigation practice in a fully remote capacity. Attorneys in this group handle complex, high-value matters and work closely with experienced partners, clients, and insurance carriers across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

Despite the remote structure, attorneys are fully integrated into case teams and entrusted with meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Represent clients in complex construction and business litigation matters
• Handle disputes involving design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, developers, and property owners
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appellate matters
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and insurers throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, including claims guidance during active design and construction
• Work on matters involving large-scale infrastructure, public works, and commercial developments such as transportation projects, healthcare facilities, hospitality properties, utilities, and residential developments
• Collaborate remotely with partners and litigation teams while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism

WHAT YOU BRING

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2 to 7 years of experience in construction law, complex litigation, or business litigation
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Prior experience working with insurance carriers or insured clients is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage matters independently in a remote environment while contributing effectively to a team-based practice

COMPENSATION AND REMOTE STRUCTURE

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and overall fit
• Fully remote role aligned with the Irvine, California office
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value litigation and nationally significant construction projects
• Collaborative culture with experienced trial attorneys and meaningful mentorship
• Clear long-term growth and advancement potential

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-regarded construction and business litigation practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role tied to a premier Southern California office.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national, award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Brand New Insurance Defense Attorney | Woman-Owned Defense Boutique | Hybrid in Torrance | Up to $200k Package

I am currently working closely with one of a standout woman-owned defense firm that delivers aggressive, results-driven representation for major institutional clients while offering real career growth and flexibility!

Highlights:

• Respected Southern California defense boutique with a proven track record of securing defense verdicts, dismissals, and nominal settlements in high-stakes matters for Fortune 500 companies, public entities, and major retailers/hospitality brands.

• Diverse, inclusive culture with a flat structure that values your input — attorneys at all levels help shape strategy and firm direction, with a clear partner track for high performers.

• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and geographic flexibility: hybrid schedule based in the Torrance office (with remote options available for experienced candidates).

The Role:

• Defend clients in products liability, retail liability, governmental liability, catastrophic tort, transportation, medical malpractice, and general personal injury matters

• Handle discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, trials, and settlement negotiations

• Collaborate closely with partners on complex coverage and liability issues

• Manage your own caseload with full support from an experienced team of paralegals and associates

About you: Experience in insurance defense litigation as little as a year; active California Bar membership and JD from an accredited law school. For junior associates (1st–2nd year), willingness to work hybrid; for experienced candidates, remote work is acceptable.

Location: Hybrid in Torrance (remote option for experienced attorneys)

Package:

• Base salary up to $200k DOE + bonus potential.

• Health, dental, vision & 401(k) retirement plan.

If this sounds like your ideal next move — a place where you’ll handle meaningful cases for prestigious clients, enjoy real advancement opportunities, and benefit from a supportive, woman-owned environment — please book in some time below for us to speak: OR Email your resume to: