This position provides primary legal direction which may include a single office or multiple offices. Acts exclusively as the division's local management representative. This position leads a team of attorneys responsible for supervising outside counsel in the management of some of the most complex cases. You will report to a director, legal.

In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110; Denver, CO 80112; Eden Prairie, MN 55343; Keene, NH 03431; St. Joseph, MO 64507; Phoenix, AZ 85034.

#LI-Hybrid

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role.

• Resources, selects, negotiates, and contracts with outside counsel and other vendors for litigation related services.
  
• Oversees staff's supervision of outside counsel or file handling by staff counsel to verify that the representation of the insured and/or the company is of a scope and quality appropriate to the nature of each case and that representation of the insured and/or the company is conducted in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct for attorneys.
  
• Decides whether cases will be tried, settled, or otherwise resolved and grants settlement authority as appropriate.
  
• Participates in the legal strategy of files handled by litigation staff attorneys as requested or after file review.
  
• P articipates as requested by a team member in developing the legal strategy of files handled by outside counsel.
  
• Analyzes litigation risk to the insured and the company.
  
• Creates a collaborative, performance-driven work environment by facilitating and fostering trust, transparency, and inclusion. Works with team members to set clear goals, provide feedback, perform performance assessments, and support on-going development.
  
• Leads with influence and expertise. Actively contributes to division or department leadership team. Communicates and supports organization mission, vision, values, policies, and practices.
  

• Demonstrated effective 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, and (iii) property and casualty insurance contracts, law and regulation.
  
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of 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
  

• Previous experience leading outside counsel.
• Insurance coverage experience is helpful.

• Not Applicable.
  

• Up to 25%.
  

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  

• Not Applicable.
  

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visa) to specialty occupations. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.