Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

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This is a remote opportunity that may be located in any of the states listed: Will require travel within the US based on case assignment.
At Liberty Mutual, were committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders rights and positively impacting our business. As an Attorney Manager at Liberty Mutual, youll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 25 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If youre looking for a place to build a longterm career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where youll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders in moderately complex civil litigation matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injuries or property damage of moderate value.
Liberty Mutual is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Litigation Counsel to serve as Lead Trial Attorney on high-exposure insurance defense cases across multiple jurisdictions. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator with a proven track record in complex civil litigation, trial advocacy, and strategic legal leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping litigation outcomes, mentoring legal talent, and driving innovation in legal practice.
Trial Leadership & Litigation Strategy: Serve as Lead Trial Counsel in highstakes cases with exposure exceeding $250,000 in state and federal courts nationwide. Develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies tailored to complex legal and jurisdictional issues.
Represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in complex civil and workers compensation litigation. Provide strategic legal counsel to Claims Representatives and insured clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Technology & Innovation: Leverage advanced litigation technologies, ediscovery tools, and data analytics to enhance case preparation and courtroom performance.
Mentorship & Training: Mentor junior attorneys and deliver training programs on litigation best practices. Design and deliver training programs for Legal, Claims, and crossfunctional teams on litigation best practices.
Organizational & Budget Management: Manage litigation expenses, trial budgets, and case timelines to ensure highquality legal representation and cost efficiency.
Apply a deep understanding of insurance policies, coverage issues, liability defenses, damage evaluations, and bad faith claims.
Team Leadership & Relationship Management: Lead legal teams and collaborate with experts, paralegals, and claims adjusters. Build collaborative client relationships while managing multiple stakeholders and complex legal issues. Act as a role model in ethical practice and mentor junior attorneys in legal excellence and integrity.
Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 10 years of successful trial attorney experience, with a focus on insurance law and complex civil litigation.
Proven expertise managing highstakes, complex litigation with substantial exposure.
Indepth knowledge of insurance law, regulatory frameworks, and client business operations.
Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with advanced ediscovery platforms, case management software, and remote collaboration tools.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience within a legal team.
Commitment to ethical legal practice and regulatory compliance.
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
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