Description:

Job Description:
As a Lead Counsel you will provide strategic leadership to a high-performing team of trial attorneys, focused on insurance defense litigation. In this pivotal role, you will shape legal strategy, foster cross-functional alignment with claims leadership and senior business partners, and champion a culture of continuous development and empathetic leadership. Your ability to guide through influence will drive results and elevate team performance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Candidates must be willing and able to attend in-person meetings for team collaboration, training, and court-related activities throughout Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Provide strategic oversight to a team of attorneys, including setting performance expectations, guiding career development, and conducting regular one-on-one coaching conversations.
Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with claims leadership and senior stakeholders by aligning legal strategy with business goals and ensuring ongoing communication around case progress, litigation plans, and key decision points.
Oversee litigation strategy and case progression at a high level, ensuring consistency in quality, outcomes, and resource allocation.
Serve as a thought partner to attorneys on complex matters, providing guidance and second-chair support when strategically necessary.
Lead operational planning within the department, including forecasting legal spend and analyzing key drivers of litigation trends.
Champion a team culture rooted in empathy, accountability, and professional growth—ensuring every team member feels supported, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Represent the legal department in strategic discussions and collaborate with internal partners on continuous process improvements.

Education:

Juris Doctor (Required)
Admitted to practice - and in good standing - in Utah, New Mexico, or Arizona, and able to become licensed in each of the remaining states (Required)

Experience: