Lead Staff Counsel
Summary
Leads and mentors a team of staff attorneys, overseeing insurance litigation strategy, case evaluation, and settlement practices for a property insurance company in Tampa.
Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology.
At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!
What You'll Do
Litigation Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of Staff Counsel, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
- Partner with Claims leadership to align litigation strategy, case evaluation, and settlement practices
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex and high-exposure matters
Portfolio Oversight
- Monitor litigation performance, exposure trends, and case progression across the team's portfolio
- Conduct file reviews and provide strategic direction on discovery, mediation, and trial readiness
- Coordinate with Trial Counsel to ensure matters are appropriately prepared for trial
Collaboration & Risk Management
- Provide timely legal guidance and recommendations to Claims and business partners
- Identify litigation risks and recommend strategies to support favorable outcomes
- Promote compliance with court requirements, ethical obligations, and company litigation standards
What You Bring
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership in good standing
- 8+ years of litigation experience, including significant insurance litigation and 5+ years handling Florida first-party property claims
- 2+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of mentoring and developing attorneys
- Strong knowledge of Florida insurance law, civil procedure, evidence rules, and professional responsibility standards
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation, evaluate risk, negotiate effectively, and guide legal strategy
- Trial experience, including jury trial participation; second-chair trial experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
- Commitment to living Slide's Core Values
What Slide Offers To You
The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology! Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.
Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional. A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!
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