Client Legal Services Attorney Senior Manager, Lead Counsel (Remote - Barred in UT, NM, or AZ)

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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job