Senior Litigation Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel. This role blends legal expertise with leadership to protect insureds and the organization while driving favorable case outcomes.

The position is primarily home-based with residency within 35-50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $255,000 annually, with relocation support for eligible

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to guide teams.
• Civil trial experience and handling complex matters.
• Strong understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
• Experience supervising outside counsel and managing litigations
• Knowledge of Professional Responsibility rules in governing jurisdiction.
• Bar admission or eligibility with timely admission plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy for high-exposure matters and coordinate with staff attorneys and outside counsel.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, including selection, negotiation, and oversight.
• Assess exposure and guide decisions to try, settle, or resolve cases; provide settlement guidance.
• Analyze litigation trends and risks to proactively mitigate exposure for insureds and company.
• Oversee staff and outside counsel to ensure high-quality, compliant representation.
• Act as strategic advisor to leaders on complex legal matters and organizational initiatives.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture with coaching and development.
• Collaborate with department leaders to advance litigation priorities and organizational goals.
• Champion organizational values and integrity across all legal activities.

Skills

Leadership

Civil trial experience

Tort & insurance law knowledge

Experience managing outside counsel

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor

State bar admission within 60 days of hire

Job description

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation strategy and oversee outside counsel. This role blends legal expertise with leadership to protect insureds and the organization while driving favorable case outcomes.

The position is primarily home-based with residency within 35-50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $255,000 annually, with relocation support for eligible