Senior Manager, Litigation

Overview

This primarily home-based role is for a Senior Manager, Litigation, responsible for overseeing complex litigation matters, managing legal risk, and driving strong case outcomes. The position includes leadership of attorneys who supervise outside counsel handling complex cases.

The role reports to a director, legal.

Location

Candidates must reside within 35-50 miles of one of the following locations: Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy by directing and influencing legal strategies for complex, high-exposure cases.
• Partner with staff attorneys and outside counsel to develop effective approaches, evaluate risks, and drive optimal outcomes.
• Select, negotiate, and manage outside law firm and litigation vendor relationships to ensure service quality, cost effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate litigation exposure and business impact to determine whether matters should be tried, settled, or otherwise resolved.
• Exercise settlement authority and provide guidance on high-stakes decisions.
• Proactively assess and mitigate legal risk by analyzing litigation trends, case developments, and potential exposures affecting insureds and the organization.
• Ensure high-quality representation by overseeing legal work performed by staff counsel and outside counsel to meet professional, quality, and compliance standards.
• Serve as strategic legal leadership for complex matters, providing insight and guidance to attorneys, business partners, and senior leadership.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, and support of professional growth.
• Collaborate with department and division leaders to advance strategic priorities and support the future direction of the litigation function.

Requirements

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Demonstrated civil trial experience.
• Experience dealing with issues related to:
  • tort law
  • litigation practice
  • property and casualty insurance contracts, law, and regulation
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Bar admission requirements (as applicable to the candidate):
  • Admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located, or
  • (1) admission to the bar within one year of hire for individuals who must pass a bar exam or portions of a bar exam to be admitted, or
  • (2) bar admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or who are eligible for in-house counsel registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading outside counsel.
• Coverage experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50%.

Compensation & Benefits

Position Compensation Range: $150,000.00 - $255,000.00 (Salary)

Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits
• Competitive 401(k) contribution
• Pension plan
• Annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid-family leave

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work primarily involves sitting/standing.

Additional Information

• Employees participate in New Employee Orientation during their first week, held in person at the Madison, WI Headquarters or one of the organization’s core locations; sessions may be delivered virtually at times based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer is contingent on applicable background checks.
• Offer is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting.
• Equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for the application/interview process and for performing essential job functions, and/or receiving other benefits and privileges of employment, as applicable under law.

Employment Eligibility / Sponsorship

• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting.