Managing Attorney - House Counsel

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join as one of our first managing attorneys, shaping the office’s culture, practices, and impact from day one while representing a trusted industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to Progressive or clients, handling cases from beginning to end.
• Make employment decisions, handle performance management, monitor the department budget, make compensation decisions, and develop employees.
• Occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Requirements

• Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM) and a minimum of five years general/auto civil litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Delaware.
• A valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling all aspects of litigation, including expert discovery and trial, in moderate to high complexity lawsuits.
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of medical and other technical information.
• An excellent understanding and working knowledge of applicable laws and rules (e.g. evidence, civil procedure, trial practice, and tort).
• The ability to execute organizational strategy.
• Prominent communication and leadership qualities with the ability to work within a team-based environment.

Benefits

• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 50% of your eligible earnings based on company performance.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care.
• Wellness & mental health programs.
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off.
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability.
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay.
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups.
• Career development & tuition assistance.

Physical requirements and working conditions

Involves frequent driving.

Pay

$184,730- $203,000/year

Schedule

Hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.