Director & Assistant Staff Counsel at GEICO, Bethesda, MD

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below. jobs Verified: 3 Aug 2026 Bethesda, Maryland, United States (Remote role with in-office presence as needed) G Organising Institution / Firm GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) Not Specified by Organiser Bethesda, Maryland, United States (Remote role with in-office presence as needed) Not Specified Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required. Active law license in at least one state with all necessary continuing legal education (CLE) maintained. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including substantial experience in litigation and litigation oversight. Demonstrated people-management and senior-level leadership experience, including management of legal professionals or legal teams. Deep knowledge of litigation practice, case lifecycle management, governance, compliance, legal operations, technology, and executive communication. Candidates must not require sponsorship for employment authorization. Job Full Opportunity Brief Why This Role Matters for Legal Leaders GEICO, one of America's largest auto insurers and a Berkshire Hathaway company, is searching for a Director & Assistant Staff Counsel to anchor its litigation oversight and compliance functions. This is not a typical in-house counsel opening. It is a strategic leadership mandate that sits at the intersection of litigation, operations, technology, and governance. For senior legal professionals who have spent years mastering the art of trial advocacy and case management, this role offers a rare chance to step away from the trenches and shape how an entire multi-jurisdictional staff counsel organization operates. GEICO's legal department is no small operation. As the third-largest auto insurer in the United States, GEICO manages a massive volume of claims and litigation across all fifty states. The company's recent financial performance underscores its market dominance: in 2024, GEICO reported a record pre-tax underwriting profit of $7.8 billion on $43 billion in revenue. Behind those numbers lies a legal machinery that must keep pace with the demands of a hyper-competitive insurance landscape. The Director & Assistant Staff Counsel will be responsible for ensuring that this machinery runs efficiently, ethically, and in full compliance with state bar regulations and court rules. GEICO's Legal Operations Landscape GEICO's staff counsel offices handle a significant portion of the company's litigation, from auto accident defense to coverage disputes. Managing these offices requires more than legal acumen. It demands an understanding of metrics, technology, and process improvement. The person who steps into this role will not be examining witnesses or drafting motions. Instead, they will be designing the playbook that litigators across the country follow. This includes setting governance standards, overseeing audit readiness, and making sure every case handler follows consistent, high-quality strategies. This is a role for someone who can see the forest from the trees — someone who has deep litigation experience but is equally comfortable with key performance indicators, case management systems, and regulatory audits. The position reports directly to the Senior Director of Litigation and Operations Strategy, signaling that this is not a peripheral compliance check but a core strategic hire. It also involves supervising a Senior Manager of Litigation Oversight and Compliance, which means the incoming Director will need to be both a player and a coach. Collaboration with Claims, Legal Operations, Legal Tech, and outside counsel will be part of the daily rhythm, making this a highly visible, cross-functional role. Decoding the Director & Assistant Staff Counsel Role Let's break down the core responsibilities to understand what practical impact this person will have. The responsibilities cluster into five broad domains: Leadership and strategy: The Director will lead litigation oversight initiatives, supervise the implementation of litigation strategies, provide executive-level reporting, and develop the Senior Manager of Litigation Oversight and Compliance. Audit, compliance, and policy: Overseeing compliance posture, audit readiness, remediation strategies, policy version control, SharePoint governance, and ensuring adherence to jurisdictional laws and bar requirements. Performance and metrics: Running annual and mid-year performance calibrations, providing enterprise visibility into jurisdictional litigation practices, KPIs, metrics, and client survey results. Technology and case management: Overseeing technology improvement plans for litigation operations, including TeamConnect governance, case assignment systems, litigation budgeting, and efficiency tracking. Stakeholder engagement: Aligning with Claims, internal partners, and outside counsel to ensure that litigation oversight priorities support b