Assistant General Counsel, Privacy and Information Law

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2023, GEICO earned premiums worth over $40 billion U.S. dollars.

GEICO is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Privacy and Information Law to join our Legal Department.  This position will focus primarily on privacy and data-protection law and will also work on cybersecurity and other information law related legal matters such as related technology, data and information use issues.  The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of privacy, data-protection laws and technology and will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to Compliance and Risk, the CISO, legal colleagues and stakeholders throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal clients and others in the legal department to provide advice related to data-protection & privacy compliance; data and information use related matters and associated technology considerations.
• Assist the privacy and the cybersecurity team with responding to privacy incidents, cyber incidents, and data breaches; (manage any related investigations by regulators.)
• Assist in the development and implementation of privacy, cyber and information use policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate potential privacy risks and provide practical solutions for sales, underwriting, marketing, tech, and claims teams.
• Identify data-protection issues for new products, processes, and technologies; assist the privacy, cybersecurity, and product teams in addressing those risks.
• Monitor and provide substantive comments on relevant privacy and data-protection, cyber and other information law legislative and regulatory changes, including through trade association and other industry fora; analyze and advise on potential impact to the organization.
• Support Supplier Management with privacy, cyber and information use aspects of vendor onboarding and management.
• Provide guidance for our data management and mapping.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience practicing law including at least 7 years focused on privacy issues, preferably in a law firm or a highly regulated industry such as insurance or financial services.
• Deep understanding and experience with U.S. federal and state data-protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, FCRA, GLBA, TCPA) and cyber and information use laws (CISA, NYDFS, others.)
• Strong understanding of technology and ability to communicate with both business units and IT/cybersecurity engineers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
• Financial Services/Insurance experience preferred. 
• Privacy certification such as CIPP is a plus.

*Cover Letter or Writing Sample is Mandatory to be considered for this position. Please submit along with resume.*

Location:

• This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY.

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Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.