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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Litigation Counsel

Liberty Mutual Insurance, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Base pay range $152,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Description This is a remote opportunity that may be located in any of the states listed: CA, WA, OR, CO, NV, ID, UT, AZ or NM. The role will require travel within the U.S. based on case assignment.

At Liberty Mutual, we’re 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, you’ll 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.

We are seeking a 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.

Responsibilities

Lead trial counsel in high‑stakes cases with exposure exceeding $250,000 in state and federal courts nationwide and develop sophisticated litigation strategies.

Represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in complex civil and workers’ compensation litigation and provide strategic legal counsel to Claims Representatives and insured clients.

Leverage advanced litigation technologies, e‑discovery tools, and data analytics to enhance case preparation and courtroom performance.

Mentor junior attorneys and deliver training programs on litigation best practices.

Manage litigation expenses, trial budgets, and case timelines to ensure high‑quality legal representation and cost efficiency.

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to diverse jurisdictional rules and court procedures, with deep knowledge of insurance policies, coverage issues, liability defenses, damage evaluations, and bad faith claims.

Negotiate settlements using advanced techniques such as hi‑lo agreements.

Lead legal teams, collaborate with experts, paralegals, and claims adjusters, and build collaborative client relationships while managing multiple stakeholders and complex legal issues.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the bar in one of the listed states and in good standing; additional licensure for specialized courts or boards may be required.

Minimum of 10 years of successful trial attorney experience, with a focus on insurance law and complex civil litigation.

Proven expertise managing high‑stakes, complex litigation with substantial exposure.

Must have trial experience through verdict with high exposure insurance defense cases.

In‑depth knowledge of insurance law, regulatory frameworks, and client business operations.

Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Proficiency with advanced e‑discovery platforms, case management software, and remote collaboration tools.

Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience within a legal team.

Superior communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.

Commitment to ethical legal practice and regulatory compliance.

About Liberty Mutual Liberty Mutual is a purpose‑driven organization committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. We offer comprehensive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

EEO Statement Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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