Lead Litigation Strategy & Outside Counsel

American Family Insurance Group; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits package

New Employee Orientation

Job summary

American Family Insurance seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to oversee complex matters and lead a team of attorneys. You will partner with outside counsel, shape strategies, and protect the interests of insureds and the company.

The role is primarily home-based with residency within the Madison, WI area, offering relocation support for eligible candidates. Expect high responsibility, strategic leadership, and collaboration with senior leadership to influence the litigation function across the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated civil trial experience.
• Demonstrated experience with tort law and insurance contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of Professional Responsibility rules.
• Bar admission in the practice state or within a short latency.
• Experience leading outside counsel relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy for complex, high-exposure matters.
• Direct and manage outside counsel relationships and costs.
• Assess litigation exposure and decide on trials, settlements, or other resolutions.
• Continuously analyze risk for insureds and the company.
• Oversee work of staff and outside counsel to ensure quality and ethics.
• Serve as strategic advisor to attorneys and senior leadership.
• Develop high-performing teams with coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with leaders to advance litigation priorities.
• Promote integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Civil trial experience

Tort law knowledge

Insurance contracts knowledge

Professional Responsibility

Outside counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission within 60 days / timely admission

Job description

American Family Insurance seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to oversee complex matters and lead a team of attorneys. You will partner with outside counsel, shape strategies, and protect the interests of insureds and the company.

The role is primarily home-based with residency within the Madison, WI area, offering relocation support for eligible candidates. Expect high responsibility, strategic leadership, and collaboration with senior leadership to influence the litigation function across the