Strategic Litigation Leader – Senior Manager (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan and pension

Paid holidays and PTO

Student loan repayment (if available)

Job summary

American Family Insurance in Madison, WI area seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex matters, oversee outside counsel, manage legal risk, and ensure high-quality representation for insureds and the company. This home-based role requires residence within 35-50 miles of Madison or other core locations.

The position offers a compensation range of $150,000 to $255,000 per year, relocation support, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, pension, paid holidays, PTO,

Qualifications

• Minimum JD and bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience leading complex, high-exposure litigation.
• Proven ability to supervise outside counsel and manage legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence litigation strategy for high-exposure matters.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Drive resolution decisions with strategic impact.
• Assess and mitigate legal risk across insureds and the company.
• Ensure excellence and compliance in legal representation.
• Provide trusted leadership to attorneys and business partners.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams with coaching.
• Collaborate with leaders to advance strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Outside counsel management

Litigation strategy

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission within 60 days or 1 year of hire

Job description

American Family Insurance in Madison, WI area seeks a Senior Manager, Litigation to lead complex matters, oversee outside counsel, manage legal risk, and ensure high-quality representation for insureds and the company. This home-based role requires residence within 35-50 miles of Madison or other core locations.

The position offers a compensation range of $150,000 to $255,000 per year, relocation support, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, pension, paid holidays, PTO,