Counsel - Commercial Claims
About The Position
GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as Counsel, Commercial Claims. The role advises the claims organization on litigation risk arising from commercial auto claims and commercial trucking claims-handling processes. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience advising claims organizations on insurance coverage and claims-related litigation arising from commercial auto policies, with familiarity with claims-related litigation risks across all 50 states considered ideal. This counsel serves as a strategic partner to claims and other business units, providing practical legal advice on complex claims, coverage, litigation exposure, claims handling, and emerging risks. The role also manages disputes and litigation involving federal and state motor-carrier filing requirements and commercial auto claims, monitors relevant legal and regulatory developments, and provides legal research and actionable insights to support business strategy and risk mitigation. This is a hybrid role requiring three days in the office per week. GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience, including litigation or trial work in private practice and/or in-house experience at an insurance company that writes commercial auto or trucking policies.
- Significant experience handling or advising on commercial auto or trucking insurance coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual litigation.
- Ability to independently manage complex matters and competing priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with claims-related litigation risks across all 50 states.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the claims organization and business leaders on complex commercial auto insurance claims, including coverage, risk-transfer demands and opportunities, potential extra-contractual exposure, and alleged bad faith.
- Partner with claims and other business units to provide practical legal guidance on claims handling, litigation exposure, and emerging risks.
- Respond to and manage disputes and litigation arising from federal and state filing requirements for motor carriers, including the MCS-90 filing process.
- Manage litigation filed by or against GEICO-affiliated entities arising from commercial auto claims.
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, strategy, and resolution options across a range of matters.
- Escalate significant matters to senior leadership while retaining ownership of case direction and results.
- Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial auto insurance, the trucking and shipping industry, and related claims.
- Conduct legal research and provide actionable insights to support business strategy and risk mitigation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support well-being and future.
- Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
- Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
