About the role

  • Champion fair, strategic outcomes in complex corporate litigation
  • Provide corporate litigation and legal leadership to support Hastings’ strategic plan
  • Manage high-exposure litigation and serve as a key advisor to the Chief Legal Officer
  • Oversee Corporate Litigation team responsible for liability assessments and case resolution
  • Contribute to governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management initiatives
  • Lead and mentor a team of 5–7 litigation professionals and support staff
  • Manage all aspects of corporate and mass-tort litigation exceeding $1M in exposure
  • Direct outside counsel to ensure equitable, cost-effective litigation outcomes
  • Evaluate reserve adequacy and litigation performance metrics
  • Advise leadership on emerging regulatory, judicial, and industry developments.
  • Manage expenses and vendor engagements within assigned authority

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, Juris Doctor (JD), and insurance education required
  • CPCU, CIC, API, or AIS designation preferred
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in claims or litigation management; management experience preferred
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to lead through others
  • Solid understanding of insurance policy forms, coverages, and reserving practices
  • Proficiency with claim management systems and Microsoft Office tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement may be considered for qualified candidates
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Litigation & Legal Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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