Senior Counsel

About the job

GEICO is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its in-house Enterprise Litigation and Investigations Division. The Senior Counsel will identify, develop, and maintain the Company’s position on bad faith claims and extra-contractual matters.   

The Senior Counsel will be expected to provide legal services and advice regarding complex extracontractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation and manage large-scale projects. The position may involve other duties, as assigned.

This role will partner closely with other business teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm or in-house legal department and extensive experience managing or litigating bad faith or extra-contractual allegations. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage bad faith, coverage, and extra-contractual allegations against the Companies. 
• Perform factual and legal research and analysis.
• Review documents at the request of Legal Department management.
• Develop and conduct in-house presentations on research projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 7-10 years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Up-to-date understanding of the key legal issues germane to an organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing outside counsel.
• Trial and/or appellate experience.
• Experience handling bad faith or extra-contractual litigation against an insurance company. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.
• Federal or State court Clerkship.
• A background in insurance coverage and litigation.

Location – Hybrid: This position is a hybrid role and will require 2-3 days working onsite in the Chevy Chase, MD office

Annual Salary

$162,000.00 - $254,000.00

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.

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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.