• Job Description

  Req#: 581452

  About the Role:

  Ryze Claim Solutions is seeking an experienced and business-minded Vice President of Litigation/ADR to lead and scale our growing litigation and alternative dispute resolution business unit. This executive role is responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and operational execution of the department, with a sharp focus on expanding our client base, optimizing litigation outcomes, and growing this unit into a scalable, high-performing profit center.

  The VP will oversee all facets of litigation management, including first- and third-party claims disputes, corporate witness strategy, legal vendor partnerships, and internal compliance. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone with strong legal acumen, insurance litigation expertise, and a results-oriented approach to growth, risk mitigation, and service excellence.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • P&L Ownership: Lead and grow the Litigation/ADR business unit with full responsibility for revenue, cost control, and profitability. Translate financial goals into operational strategy and team performance.

  • Litigation Strategy: Oversee all claims litigation activities with an emphasis on first- and third-party insurance disputes. Serve as a senior escalation point for complex litigation issues and risk-sensitive matters.

  • Corporate Witness Preparation: Source and prepare corporate witnesses to support litigation strategy and minimize company exposure.

  • Client Growth & Retention: Drive business development and client expansion initiatives. Build strategic partnerships that enhance service offerings and increase departmental revenue.

  • Team Leadership: Build and scale a high-performance team of litigation and ADR professionals. Provide coaching, performance management, and succession planning across the department.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Legal, Finance, IT, and Operations to streamline workflows and support scalable infrastructure.

  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure department-wide adherence to all applicable laws, carrier expectations, and internal standards. Maintain a strong control environment.

  • Performance Measurement: Champion department KPIs, client SLAs, and compliance metrics. Deliver regular executive reporting on results, trends, and strategic priorities.

  • Training & Development: Design and deliver internal training programs that elevate litigation effectiveness, legal process adherence, and dispute resolution outcomes.

  • Operational Optimization: Continuously refine workflows, technology adoption, and service models to ensure efficiency, speed, and scalability.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; JD or legal background in insurance litigation strongly preferred.

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in insurance, claims, legal services, or dispute resolution.

  • Proven track record of managing litigation programs and owning financial outcomes.

  • Experience with sourcing and managing corporate witnesses in active litigation.

  • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and HRIS platforms.

  • Skilled in executive communication, business negotiation, and client engagement.

  • High analytical capability, problem-solving orientation, and strategic foresight.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Xactimate experience is a plus.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and high-growth environment.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate with a specialization in insurance litigation.

  • Experience building and leading remote or hybrid teams across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Demonstrated success scaling systems, processes, and people in a growth-stage

  organization.

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