Lead Staff Counsel

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Tampa, FL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Lead and mentor a team of staff counsel, align litigation strategy with Claims, oversee litigation portfolio, conduct file reviews, direct discovery/mediation/trial readiness, coordinate with trial counsel, provide legal risk guidance and ensure compliance with court and ethical standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 DoLitigation 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!
2023 - 2026 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal   

2024, 2025 & 2026 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times   & USA TODAY

 

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
  • 8+ years of litigation experience including significant insurance litigation
  • 5+ years handling Florida first-party property claims
  • 2+ years of leadership experience 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, and negotiate effectively
  • Trial experience, including jury trial participation
  • Second-chair trial experience
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
  • Commitment to company core values
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The Company
HQ: Tampa, FL
80 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Slide stands at the forefront of innovative homeowners insurance solutions, offering flexible coverage options to meet the evolving needs of today's homeowners. Established in 2021 in Tampa, FL, Slide was built by industry veterans with extensive knowledge of the property insurance landscape. We have quickly grown to one of the top ten largest Florida homeowners’ insurance companies. Slide combines technology with robust financial backing, ensuring our policyholders are fully restored following a covered loss. Our financial resilience is underscored by a Demotech Rating of “A” (Exceptional), bolstered by a $1.8B reinsurance program.

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