General Counsel

• As a Lead Counsel you will provide strategic leadership to a high-performing team of trial attorneys, focused on insurance defense litigation.
• 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.

Senior Manager, Client Legal Services Attorney – Lead Counsel

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