About the position
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.
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.
Requirements
• 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)
• 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Prior supervisory or people management experience
Benefits
• Exceptional Work-Life Balance
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Holistic Understanding of the Business
• Direct Client Collaboration
• Strategic Influence and Impact
• Diverse Legal Challenges
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