Managing Attorney - House Counsel

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. Progressive is excited to launch a brand-new House Counsel office in Delaware—and we’re building the team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join as one of our first managing attorneys, shaping the office’s culture, practices, and impact from day one while representing a trusted industry leader.

As a managing attorney on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a leadership role while also maintaining a small case load. Providing legal representation to Progressive or clients, you’ll handle cases from beginning to end. As a manager, you’ll also make employment decisions, handle performance management, monitor the department budget, make compensation decisions and develop employees. This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support. Must-have qualifications Juris doctor degree or Master of Laws (LLM) and a minimum of five years general/auto civil litigation experience. Admitted to practice law in the state in Delaware. This position requires a valid driver's license and auto insurance. This position requires compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policies.

Preferred skills Experience handling all aspects of litigation, including expert discovery and trial, in moderate to high complexity lawsuits. Thorough understanding and working knowledge of medical and other technical information. Thorough understanding and excellent working knowledge of applicable laws and rules (e.g. evidence, civil procedure, trial practice, and tort). Ability to execute organizational strategy. Proven communication and leadership qualities with ability to work within a team-base environment.

Compensation $184,730- $203,000/year Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 50% of your eligible earnings based on company performance.

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%. Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care. Wellness & mental health programs. Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance. Paid time off, including volunteer time off. Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability. Parental & family leave; military leave & pay. Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups.

Career development & tuition assistance. Physical requirements and working conditions The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Involves frequent driving. Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role. For ideas about how you might be able to protect yourself from job scams, visit our scam-awareness page at https://careers.progressive.com/pages/how-we-hire-faq-job-scams/ .