Regional Director Staff Counsel - NE/Mid-West Region (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Selective is seeking a Regional Director Staff Counsel for our Northeast or Mid-West region. This role directs the performance of all regional staff Counsel offices within an assigned territory. Ensures superior performance in representing insureds involved in insurance claim litigation and containing overall claims expense. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This is a remote position, but the ideal candidate must reside in the Northeast or Mid-West region.

• Supervises and directs the work of Managing Attorneys in assigned territory. Has overall accountability for the quality and quantity of work and the performance of all personnel in assigned territory.
• Oversees the management and alignment of Staff Counsel offices within the assigned territory.
• Establishes the regional Staff Counsel strategy compliant with the overarching Claims Litigation strategy. Maintains alignment with other Regional Directors and Claims Litigation leadership.
• Responsible for contributing to the design of departmental and regional goals, and the accomplishment of those goals. Provides direction to the Managing Attorneys in setting and accomplishing office level goals.
• Meets with Corporate and Regional Claim and Underwriting management to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Conducts periodic office audits and inspections to insure proper case handling and adherence to company policy.
• Represents company on various task forces or committees.
• Prepares, leads and/or conducts Claims webinars and workshops.

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a management role required.
• 10-15 years of litigation and/or industry experience required.
• Experience as a leader of leaders preferred
• Mix of private practice and in house litigation or management preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.