Senior Manager, Litigation

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Competitive 401(k) contribution

Annual incentive program and paid time

New Employee Orientation

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to guide strategy and execution of complex matters in the Finance & Insurance space. This remote role partners with internal leaders, outside counsel, and vendors to manage exposure and legal risk while upholding high standards of representation.

The position emphasizes leadership development, team performance, and consistent legal practices across matters, with compensation between $150,000 and $255,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of litigation experience, particularly in tort law and property and casualty insurance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Civil trial experience with a strong understanding of litigation practices.
• Extensive knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence legal strategy for complex litigation matters.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and litigation vendors.
• Evaluate litigation exposure to guide resolution decisions.
• Analyze trends and developments to mitigate legal risks.
• Oversee legal representation to ensure high standards of quality.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on complex legal matters.
• Foster a high-performing team culture and support professional growth.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to advance strategic priorities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Leadership skills

Civil trial experience

Insurance law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will guide the strategy and execution of complex litigation matters with a strong emphasis on tort law and property and casualty insurance. You will partner closely with internal business leaders, outside counsel, and litigation vendors to evaluate exposure, reduce legal risk, and support sound resolution decisions. The position also plays a key leadership role in strengthening team performance, professional development, and consistent legal representation standards.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 - $255,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence legal strategy for complex litigation matters
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and litigation vendors
• Evaluate litigation exposure to guide resolution decisions
• Analyze trends and developments to mitigate legal risks
• Oversee legal representation to ensure high standards of quality
• Serve as a strategic advisor on complex legal matters
• Foster a high-performing team culture and support professional growth
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to advance strategic priorities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of litigation experience, particularly in tort law and property and casualty insurance
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development
• Civil trial experience with a strong understanding of litigation practices
• Extensive knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law
• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the state bar or eligibility for in-house counsel registration
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships
• Customer-driven mindset with a focus on providing effective legal solutions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and pension plan
• Annual incentive program and 9 paid holidays
• 23 days of paid time off accrued annually for full-time employees
• Student loan repayment program and paid family leave
• New Employee Orientation to connect with the mission and team members

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.