Senior Manager, Strategic Litigation – Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

American Family Insurance seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation matters, manage legal risk, and drive optimal case outcomes. You will supervise attorneys and outside counsel, reporting to a director of legal while championing high standards of ethics and professional excellence.

This primarily home-based role requires residency within 35–50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective leadership in complex matters.
• Deep experience in civil litigation and strategic oversight.
• Ability to direct outside counsel and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy for high-exposure matters.
• Manage outside counsel relations and cost-effective partnerships.
• Decide on trials, settlements, or other resolutions with guidance on high-stakes decisions.
• Assess and mitigate legal risk across cases for insureds and company.
• Oversee staff and outside counsel to ensure high-quality representation.
• Provide strategic legal leadership to attorneys and senior leadership.
• Develop and coach high-performing teams with clear expectations.
• Collaborate with department leaders to advance litigation priorities.
• Promote company values of integrity and inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation strategy

Outside counsel management

Risk assessment

Team development

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

American Family Insurance seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex litigation matters, manage legal risk, and drive optimal case outcomes. You will supervise attorneys and outside counsel, reporting to a director of legal while championing high standards of ethics and professional excellence.

This primarily home-based role requires residency within 35–50 miles of Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; or Atlanta, GA.