Senior Manager, Litigation
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Litigation is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing complex litigation matters, managing legal risk, and driving strong case outcomes. The role combines legal expertise, leadership, and business acumen to ensure high-quality representation and protect the interests of insureds and the organization. The position leads a team of attorneys who supervise outside counsel in managing complex cases and reports to a Director, Legal. This is a primarily home-based position. Candidates must reside within 35–50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA. Travel may be required up to 50%.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor.
- Admitted to the state bar in the state where located, or eligible to meet the stated bar-admission timing requirements: within one year of hire when an examination is required, or as soon as practicable and no later than 60 days after hire for diploma-privilege candidates or those eligible for in-house counsel registration.
- Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
- Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
- Demonstrated civil trial experience.
- Experience dealing with tort law, litigation practice, and property and casualty insurance contracts, law, and regulation.
- Extensive knowledge of professional responsibility rules for the jurisdiction of practice.
- Extensive knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience leading outside counsel.
- Coverage experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct and influence legal strategies for complex, high-exposure litigation, partnering with staff attorneys and outside counsel to evaluate risks and drive effective case outcomes.
- Select, negotiate with, and manage outside law firms and litigation vendors to ensure quality service, cost effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Evaluate litigation exposure and business impact to determine whether cases should be tried, settled, or otherwise resolved; exercise settlement authority and advise on high-stakes decisions.
- Analyze litigation trends, case developments, and potential exposures to proactively manage legal risk for insureds and the company.
- Oversee work by staff counsel and outside counsel to ensure high-quality, professional representation that complies with legal and ethical requirements.
- Advise attorneys, business partners, and senior leadership on complex legal matters.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members; set expectations, provide feedback, and foster accountability, collaboration, trust, and inclusion.
- Partner with department and division leaders to advance strategic priorities and organizational initiatives and help shape the litigation function.
- Support the organization's mission, vision, and values while promoting integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 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.
- Relocation support for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
