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Champion strategic, fair, and cost-effective legal outcomes that protect Hastings interests and integrity.

Location: Hastings, Michigan (Hybrid)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

About The Role

The Litigation and Legal Manager provides corporate litigation leadership aligned with Hastings’ strategic objectives. This role manages the Corporate Litigation team, oversees outside counsel relationships, and ensures consistent, high-quality resolution of corporate and mass-tort litigation. In addition, the position supports the Chief Legal Officer on a broad range of corporate legal matters, including governance, regulatory compliance, government affairs, and contract management.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Corporate Litigation team (5–7 direct reports) through effective coaching, performance management, and mentorship.
• Direct litigation strategy, reserve practices, and settlement outcomes for corporate and mass-tort cases.
• Manage outside counsel and other external legal resources to ensure equitable, cost-effective resolutions.
• Oversee reserve accuracy and consistency for all Corporate Litigation matters.
• Review open and closed litigation to confirm proper preparation and advantageous settlement or adjudication.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for coverage, exposure, reserve, and counsel management issues.
• Provide legal support on governance, regulatory, government affairs, contract management, and enterprise risk matters.
• Travel monthly for mediations, hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings.
• Partner with HR and the Chief Legal Officer on policy formation, ethics training, and personnel management within the legal function.

Additional Role Highlights

• Direct influence on corporate litigation strategy and outcomes.
• High visibility to executive leadership, including the Chief Legal Officer.
• Opportunity to shape policy, governance, and compliance practices company-wide.
• Work that blends legal acumen with operational leadership and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, law degree, and insurance education required.
• CPCU, CIC, API, or AIS designations preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in claims or litigation management (insurance operations experience required).
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of policy forms, coverage analysis, reserving, and litigation best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency with claim management systems and Microsoft Office tools.

About Us

At Hastings Insurance, we're more than an insurance provider — we're a trusted partner to our agents, policyholders, and the communities we serve. For over 135 years, we've been helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most and rebuild after loss. We're proud to be rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, recognizing our enduring financial strength and stability.

While our heritage runs deep, we're always looking ahead. We embrace emerging technologies, cultivate strong partnerships with independent agents, and continuously evolve our products to meet the needs of today’s customers. Our strategy is focused on responsible growth, expanding our reach while staying innovative, agile, and committed to personalized service.

Our people are the heart of everything we do. Our talented team members — many recognized as industry experts — are passionate about delivering exceptional service, driving progress, and making a real impact. At Hastings Insurance, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and appreciation for the diverse skills and ideas our employees bring.

Our Commitment As An Employer

We believe that diverse perspectives and inclusive teams drive innovation and strengthen our organization. We're committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we make employment decisions based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications—without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, appearance, disability, veteran status, family status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We also understand the importance of providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist or contact us at 800-442-8277.