Counsel - Commercial Claims

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as Counsel, Commercial Claims. The position serves as a legal advisor to the claims organization on litigation risk arising from commercial auto claims and commercial trucking claims-handling processes. The successful candidate will have at least seven years of experience advising claims organizations on insurance coverage and claims-related litigation involving commercial auto insurance policies; familiarity with claims-related litigation risks across all fifty states is ideal. The role provides practical legal guidance on complex commercial auto claims, coverage, risk transfer, potential extra-contractual exposure, and alleged bad faith. It also manages disputes and litigation related to motor-carrier federal and state filing requirements, including the MCS-90 filing process, and litigation involving GEICO-affiliated entities. The attorney monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial auto insurance and the trucking and shipping industries, and provides research and insights to support business strategy and risk mitigation. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office per week. The annual salary range is $151,700 to $235,750. 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/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.
Strong 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 fifty states.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to claims organization and business leaders on complex commercial auto insurance claims, including coverage advice, risk-transfer demands and opportunities, and potential extra-contractual exposure and alleged bad faith.
Serve as a strategic partner to claims and other business units, providing 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 associated with 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 wide range of matters.
Escalate significant matters to senior leadership while maintaining 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.