Senior Counsel - Claims

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

2d•$148,625 - $260,350

About The Position

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Enterprise Litigation, Investigations & eDiscovery team as a Senior Counsel, Claims. This role will serve as a senior legal advisor responsible for advising the claims organization on coverage issues, litigation risk and extra-contractual risk arising from claims and from claims-handling processes. A successful candidate should have seven or more years’ experience advising claims organizations in insurance coverage and claims-related litigation and ideally would have some familiarity with claims-related litigation risks across all fifty states.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8+ years of relevant experience, including litigation or trial work in private practice and/or in-house experience at an insurance company.
Significant experience handling or advising on insurance coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual litigation.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and competing priorities.
Trial and/or appellate experience.
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

Some familiarity with claims-related litigation risks across all fifty states.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to claims organization and business leaders on complex insurance claims, including providing coverage advice, evaluating risk transfer demands and opportunities, and evaluating risk associated with 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.
Manage litigation filed by or against GEICO-affiliated entities arising out of claims handling, including declaratory judgment actions.
Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, strategy, and resolution options across a wide range of matters.
Facilitate escalation of significant matters to senior leadership while maintaining ownership of case direction and results.
Conduct legal research and provide actionable insights to support business strategy and risk mitigation.