Commercial Claims Counsel

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 seekingCommercialClaimsCounselto join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations Division. TheCommercialClaimsCounselshould have experience advising claims organizations in insurance coverage and claims-related litigation arising fromcommercialinsurance policies. TheCommercialClaimsCounselwill identify, develop, and maintain the Company’s position oncommercialclaims related litigation, bad faith claims, and extra-contractual matters.TheCommercialClaimsCounselwill be expected to provide legal services and advice regardingcommercialinsurance claims of heightened complexity, complex extracontractual matters, bad faith, and other major litigation and manage large-scale projects. The position may involve other duties, as assigned.This role will partner closely with other business teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, including experience managing or litigating bad faith or extra-contractual allegations. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.Primary Responsibilities: Provide legal advice to the claims organization on claims of heightened complexity, bad faith, coverage, and extra-contractual allegations against the Companies.Perform factual and legal research and analysisReview documents at the request of Legal Department managementDevelop and conduct in-house presentations on research projects.Basic Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.5-7 years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Up-to-date understanding of the key legal issues germane to an organizationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.Trial and/or appellate experience.Experience handling bad faith or extra-contractual litigation against an insurance company.Preferred Qualifications:A background in commercial insurance coverage and litigation.Experience working as a ClaimsCounselor Claims Attorney at an insurance company, preferably with an expertise inCommercialClaims.Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.Federal or State court Clerkship.Hybrid In-Office Work Schedule - 3 days per week in office required. This position can be based out of Bethesda, MD, Cleveland, OH or New York, NYAnnual Salary$135,300.00 - $235,750.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.Great Rewards: 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.Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.