Global Litigation & Risk Manager - Hybrid

Life Fitness; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength seeks a Manager, Litigation & Risk Management to lead litigation, claims, insurance, governance, and IP administration globally. The role partners with internal teams and outside counsel to drive risk strategies and operational excellence.

Reporting to the General Counsel, this hybrid position coordinates across Legal, Finance, Product, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to optimize spend, governance, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent legal training preferred.
• 5–8+ years in litigation management or related field.
• Experience with product liability, insurance, and outside counsel relationships preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, governance, and IP administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, product liability claims, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on investigations and discovery.
• Monitor spend, reserves, and settlements; manage insurance renewals and coverage matters.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and budgets for legal spend and risk exposure.

Skills

Litigation management

Claims administration

Risk management

Legal operations

Corporate governance

Intellectual property administration

Outside counsel relationships

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Paralegal certification

Tools

Litigation management software

E-discovery tools

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength seeks a Manager, Litigation & Risk Management to lead litigation, claims, insurance, governance, and IP administration globally. The role partners with internal teams and outside counsel to drive risk strategies and operational excellence.

Reporting to the General Counsel, this hybrid position coordinates across Legal, Finance, Product, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to optimize spend, governance, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.