Litigation & Legal Director

Hybrid or Onsite•Hastings, MI

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Champion fair, strategic outcomes in our most complex corporate litigation. The Litigation & Legal Director provides corporate litigation and legal leadership that supports Hastings’ strategic plan and mission. This role manages high-exposure litigation, serves as a key advisor to the Chief Legal Officer, and oversees the Corporate Litigation team responsible for liability assessments, reserves, counsel management, and case resolution. The Director also contributes to governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management initiatives across the organization. Location & Schedule: This position will work in a hybrid format at our Hastings, MI corporate headquarters. This role will generally work within our standard office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, however work may occur at times outside of these hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Juris Doctor (JD), and insurance education required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in claims or litigation management; management experience preferred.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to lead through others.
Solid understanding of insurance policy forms, coverages, and reserving practices.
Proficiency with claim management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPCU, CIC, API, or AIS designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 5–7 litigation professionals and support staff.
Manage all aspects of corporate and mass-tort litigation exceeding $1M in exposure.
Direct outside counsel to ensure equitable, cost-effective litigation outcomes.
Oversee and evaluate reserve adequacy and litigation performance metrics.
Provide expert consultation on coverage, exposure, and litigation strategy.
Support corporate legal matters, including governance, risk management, and contract oversight.
Advise leadership on emerging regulatory, judicial, and industry developments.
Manage expenses and vendor engagements within assigned authority.
Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities.
Travel periodically to mediations, hearings, and industry meetings.