Legal Counsel - HR Investigations - HYBRID

GEICO • Bethesda, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an HR investigations attorney to join its in-house Employment Law Department. The Counsel, HR Investigations, will be primarily responsible for conducting and overseeing HR investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, violations of company policy and compliance concerns. This role combines hands-on investigative work with providing practical guidance and strategic support to HR and other key internal stakeholders to ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws and standards, organizational policies, and best practices. The role will partner closely with Human Resources, business leaders, and management on investigation strategy, findings, and remedial measures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Five (5) or more years of conducting and/or overseeing HR investigations at a law firm, government, in-house legal department, and/or corporate HR department.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk and practical business objectives.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.
• Experience handling employment litigation and/or administrative agency complaints and charges
• Prior insurance industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support HR investigators on formulating investigation plans, identifying relevant evidence, and making factual findings.
• Review and provide feedback on investigation reports and ensure conclusions are legally sound and factually supported.
• Advise on proposed remediation, disciplinary actions, or corrective measures based on investigation outcomes.
• Serve as a dedicated resource and conduct training for HR investigation teams on conducting investigations in compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Prepare HR investigation training materials, toolkits and templates to help improve internal reporting and documentation and mitigate legal risk
• Identify potential legal risks arising from investigation outcomes and recommend proactive measures to mitigate exposure.
• Track and analyze investigation trends to recommend policy and procedure updates or training initiatives.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with legal requirements, organizational policies, and best practices.
• Lead independent, prompt, and thorough investigations into complex or high-risk workplace complaints and policy violations.
• Interview complainants, alleged wrongdoers, and witnesses; review documents and other relevant evidence.
• Prepare clear and well-supported investigation reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Investigate and respond to administrative agency charges, draft position statements, and manage related investigations.
• Draft and/or respond to litigation hold notices, demand letters, and subpoenas.
• Coordinate and participate in internal discovery activities and investigations in connection with pending or threatened litigation and administrative agency complaints.
• Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in employment law, internal investigation procedures, and best personnel practices.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree