Slide · 8 hours ago
Lead Staff Counsel
Tampa
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expSlide Insurance is a company driven by fun, innovation, and technology. The Lead Staff Counsel will oversee the daily operations of the legal team, create legal policies, ensure compliance, and provide leadership while fostering an ethical work environment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the daily operations of their designated team of Staff Counsel
Facilitate a work environment that fosters and supports ethical decision-making and actions by motivating, promoting, and modeling ethical behavior, as well as executing job responsibilities in accordance with Slide's Core Values and policies
Monitor workloads and ensure deadlines are met
Create and implement legal policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards
Establish legal team metrics, analyze, and report performance results to the Executive Staff Counsel
Train legal staff in compliance with Slide's guidelines
Oversee legal staff members' day-to-day activities and ongoing projects
Continuously evaluate, coordinate, and prioritize critical and time sensitive work items for the Legal Department
Provide leadership to team members and regularly conduct effective and timely structured Performance Feedback sessions
Collaborate with Executive Staff Counsel to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions
Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
Conduct legal research to stay informed about relevant legal developments
Evaluate cost-saving measures without compromising legal quality
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD degree from an ABA-approved program required
Licensed by the Florida Bar and a member in good standing
7+ years of experience practicing in Florida
5+ years of experience specializing in first-party property defense required
1+ years of leadership experience including setting of goals and managing performance
First party property jury trial experience through to verdict as first chair
Extensive knowledge of case law governing Florida insurance claims
A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Evidence Code, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, and specifically Chapter 624 and Chapter 627 of the Florida Insurance Code
A thorough understanding of the Florida Administrative Code
A thorough understanding of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, specifically the Rules of Professional Conduct
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
Highly organized with the ability to effectively and efficiently manage operations
Ability to analyze legal issues and coach others through doing the same
Strong research and negotiation skills
Strong communication skills; ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position
Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency
Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desire to live Slide's Core Values
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Lifestyle Spending Account
Company
Slide
Slide is a technology-enabled insurance company that makes it easy for modern consumers to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
Regions Bank
2025-06-18IPO
2025-05-14Debt Financing· $250M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Bruce Lucas
Founder, CEO
Recent News
2025-11-07
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.
2025-10-17
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