Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Litigation

GEICO • Chicago, IL

20h • $210,000 - $350,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace. At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Due to GEICO’s continued growth and transformation, we have an exciting senior-level opportunity to join our Legal organization within the Litigation function. As Senior Director, Associate General Counsel – Litigation, you will report directly to the Head of Litigation and serve as a trusted legal and strategic advisor to the business. This role is designed for a hands-on senior leader who can hit the ground running—someone who is equally effective operating at the executive level while leading and empowering teams below them. You will be responsible for translating enterprise and executive leadership priorities into clear, actionable objectives across the litigation organization and ensuring consistent execution. In this highly visible role, you will provide senior-level legal counsel across litigation matters related to both our Auto and Commercial claims while leading and developing a team of attorneys. You will partner closely with Claims executives to manage legal, financial, and reputational risk, drive operational excellence, and support transformation initiatives. This role has regular interaction with GEICO’s senior leadership team and plays a critical role in navigating complex legal challenges while enabling business growth. Location: This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Chevy Chase, MD; New York, NY; Chicago, IL or Cleveland,

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Current or recent experience operating at the Senior Director level or above (or equivalent), with demonstrated accountability for enterprise-level outcomes and leadership of managers.
• 12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in insurance-related litigation, claims, or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong understanding of litigation risk, insurance coverage issues, and the regulatory and legal environment impacting the insurance industry.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for business partners.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Legal experience working for a Property & Casualty insurance company preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing attorneys who handle litigation, with the ability to operate through layers while staying close to the work.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Serve as a senior legal leader for GEICO’s Claims litigation portfolio. Manage the team handling all phases of litigation (discovery, motions, trial, appeal) and investigations; manage outside counsel, budgets, and fee negotiations.
• Partner with Claims leadership to help design, build, and scale a litigation support model aligned to the expansion of GEICO’s commercial claims business, including assessment talent needs, defining roles, and establishing operating structure.
• Partner with Claims and Product leadership to help design, implement, and refine claims processes and procedures that support the launch and scaling of new commercial insurance product lines, ensuring legal risk appropriately identified, mitigated, and operationalized.
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement of litigation operations, including legal intake processes, workflows, metrics, and reporting.
• Legal Strategy and Transformation: Translate company strategy and executive leadership goals into practical, executable legal priorities, driving alignment and accountability across the litigation organization.
• Develop cost-effective strategies for claims related litigation, identify risks, and implement procedures for legal service delivery.
• Lead and support enterprise transformation initiatives, including change management and strategic communications related to claims litigation.
• Business Advising: Provide counsel to business partners on escalated disputes, integrate legal considerations into business decisions, and advise on risk.
• Provide proactive legal advice on complex litigation risk, discovery strategy, and evolving legal issues impacting GEICO’s business.
• Advise senior leadership and participate in strategic initiatives impacting GEICO’s risk profile, operational effectiveness, and long-term growth.
• Leadership & Cross Functional Work: Partner with business leaders and operations, to deliver practical, risk-based legal solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of attorneys who themselves manage litigation matters, ensuring strong oversight, prioritization, and execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with outside counsel and key external partners.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Maintain awareness of external legal, regulatory, and litigation trends and advise internal stakeholders on emerging risks and implications.
• Address regulatory enforcement actions, analyze laws, and manage compliance risks.
• Represent the Legal department in internal governance forums and, as appropriate, in external legal or regulatory engagements.

Benefits

• We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree