Lead Staff Counsel

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!

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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