Description:
At An American Insurance Company, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.Job Description:
As a Lead Counsel, Senior Manager, 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:
- 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 in Maryland and in good standing (required)
Experience:
- 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
- Prior supervisory or people management experience
- Candidates must be willing and able to attend in-person meetings for team collaboration, training, and court-related activities throughout the DMV area.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This job has supervisory responsibilities.
