Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

GEICO • Bethesda, MD

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise 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’s Claims organization on insurance coverage and claims-related litigation alleging coverage disputes, extra-contractual liability, and other complex disputes. You will report directly to the Senior Director of Litigation and Investigations. This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Bethesda, MD; New York, NY; or Cleveland, OH.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school.
• 7+ years of experience managing litigation, preferably at an insurance company.
• Experience with evaluating and managing risk and liability 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of lawyers who provide legal support to GEICO’s Claims organization, including by providing coverage advice, managing declaratory judgment actions and managing claims-related litigation involving coverage disputes, extra-contractual liability other complex disputes.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement new solutions while optimizing existing solutions to streamline the operations of the Litigation and Investigations team 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 Senior Director 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.

Benefits

• 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
• performance and recognition-based incentives
• tuition assistance
• mental healthcare
• fertility and adoption assistance
• workplace flexibility
• GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director