Senior Manager, Litigation

Overview

This primarily home-based Senior Manager, Litigation role provides strategic leadership for complex litigation matters. The position oversees legal risk and drives excellence in case outcomes while ensuring high-quality representation for insureds and organizational interests.

You will lead a team of attorneys and supervise outside counsel managing some of the most complex cases. This role reports to a director, legal.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy by directing and influencing legal strategies for complex, high-exposure matters; partner with staff attorneys and outside counsel to develop approaches, evaluate risks, and drive optimal outcomes
• Manage outside counsel relationships, including selecting, negotiating, and overseeing outside law firms and litigation vendors to ensure service quality, cost effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives
• Drive resolution decisions by evaluating 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
• Assess and mitigate legal risk by continuously analyzing litigation trends, case developments, and potential exposures to proactively manage risk
• Ensure excellence in representation by overseeing legal work performed by staff counsel and outside counsel to ensure quality, professionalism, and compliance with applicable legal and ethical requirements
• Provide trusted legal leadership as a strategic advisor on complex legal matters to attorneys, business partners, and senior leadership
• Lead and develop high-performing teams by setting expectations, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and supporting professional growth, with an emphasis on accountability, collaboration, trust, and inclusion
• Influence across the organization by partnering with department and division leaders to advance strategic priorities and help shape the future direction of the litigation function
• Champion organizational values by supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values and promoting integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service
• Demonstrated civil trial experience
• Demonstrated experience dealing with issues related to:
  • (i) tort law
  • (ii) litigation practice
  • (iii) 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
• 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
• Juris Doctor (JD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading outside counsel
• Coverage experience

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

Location

This is a primarily home-based position. Candidates must reside within 35-50 miles of one of the following locations:

• Madison, WI
• Boston, MA
• Hopkins, MN
• Keene, NH
• Atlanta, GA

Travel & Working Conditions

• Travel: Up to 50%
• Physical requirements: Work primarily involves sitting/standing
• Working conditions: Not applicable

Additional Information

• Employees participate in New Employee Orientation during their first week. Sessions are held in person at the Madison, WI headquarters or one of the core locations; at times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer contingent on results of applicable background checks.
• Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.