Remote Senior Manager, Complex Litigation Strategy

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Pension plan

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to serve as a strategic leader overseeing complex litigation, risk management, and high-quality representation for insureds and the organization.

You will lead a team of attorneys, supervise outside counsel, and report to a director of legal in a primarily home-based role within 35–50 miles of Boston, MA. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $255,000 for Salary pay, with relocation support offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated civil trial experience.
• Experience with tort law, litigation practice, and insurance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy for complex, high-exposure matters.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and ensure cost-effective service.
• Evaluate exposure and guide settlement decisions.
• Mitigate legal risk across matters for insureds and company.
• Oversee staff and outside counsel to maintain high-quality representation.
• Provide strategic legal leadership to partners and senior leadership.
• Develop and coach a high-performing litigation team.
• Collaborate with leaders to advance litigation priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Civil litigation

Outside counsel management

Tort law

Insurance law

Strategic litigation planning

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to serve as a strategic leader overseeing complex litigation, risk management, and high-quality representation for insureds and the organization.

You will lead a team of attorneys, supervise outside counsel, and report to a director of legal in a primarily home-based role within 35–50 miles of Boston, MA. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $255,000 for Salary pay, with relocation support offered.