Lead Counsel, Senior Manager (Remote, TX)

Allstate-posted 3 months ago

$125,200 - $207,550/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Remote

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As an Attorney, Senior Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to a high-performing team of trial attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals focused on insurance defense litigation. In this pivotal role, you will shape legal strategy, foster cross-functional alignment with claims leadership and senior business partners, and champion a culture of continuous development and empathetic leadership. Your ability to guide through influence will drive results and elevate team performance across the organization.

Provide strategic oversight to a team of attorneys and legal staff, including setting performance expectations, guiding career development, and conducting regular one-on-one coaching conversations.
Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with claims leadership and senior stakeholders by aligning legal strategy with business goals and ensuring ongoing communication around case progress, litigation plans, and key decision points.
Oversee litigation strategy and case progression at a high level, ensuring consistency in quality, outcomes, and resource allocation.
Serve as a thought partner to attorneys on complex matters, providing guidance and second-chair support when strategically necessary.
Lead operational planning within the department, including forecasting legal spend and analyzing key drivers of litigation trends.
Champion a team culture rooted in empathy, accountability, and professional growth—ensuring every team member feels supported, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Represent the legal department in strategic discussions and collaborate with internal partners on continuous process improvements.

Juris Doctor (Required)
Admitted to practice in Texas and in good standing (required)
10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
Prior supervisory or people management experience
Candidates must be willing and able to attend in-person meetings for team collaboration, training, and court-related activities throughout Texas

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered

Exceptional Work-Life Balance
Professional Growth Opportunities
Holistic Understanding of the Business
Direct Client Collaboration
Strategic Influence and Impact
Diverse Legal Challenges

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