Director, Assistant General Counsel

About GEICO

For more than 85 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we are one of the nation's largest, fastest-growing and financially stable auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. In 2023, GEICO earned premiums worth over $40 billion U.S. dollars.

GEICO is going through a digital transformation to re-platform the Insurance industry, removing friction across Customers, Partners, Marketplace, Segments, Channels, and Experiences as we grow our reach and market share. Our success is no secret - it's the result of investing in dedicated and hardworking associates who provide exceptional service and solutions to our clients. 

The Litigation and Investigations Legal team operates in a demanding and fast paced environment. As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team. You will lead a team of lawyers who provide legal support for GEICO on insurance coverage, claims related and enterprise litigation alleging extra-contractual liability, complex institutional and electronic discovery matters. As a result, you will mitigate the legal, financial, and reputational risks that may arise. You will report directly to the Vice President of Enterprise Litigation and Investigations.

Location:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to identify and implement new solutions while optimizing existing solutions to streamline the operations in Legal and improve legal intake process and workflows with a focus on efficiency and scalability.

• Track performance in the division with key metrics/KPIs and periodically provide reports to the Vice President of Litigation.

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including underwriting and product to drive business results and provide insights to improve the Company’s insurance products and minimize risks.

• Build relationships with key internal partners to better understand the business transformation and prepare for, and execute, related communications initiatives.

• Mentor, develop and inspire a strong team of lawyers, including setting strategy and goals, providing development and leadership.

• Lead high-level transformational projects and change management.

• Track and understand the external environment and advise business partners in the organization.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school.

• 7 years of experience including claims legal function.

• Experience with evaluating and managing reserve adequacy on claims related litigation.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail.

• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strategic judgment to assess risks and make informed decisions.

• Prior experience managing a team of legal professionals.

#LI-AN1

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 Assistance
• 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.

Salary : $156,000 - $274,000