Geico

Counsel - Investigations & Corporate Litigation

Geico$151K — $235K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in legal settings
  • Experience in handling investigations, fraud matters, or complex litigation
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and conduct affirmative fraud matters
  • Lead and support internal investigations
  • Manage external investigations and regulatory responses
  • Advise business partners on findings and litigation risks
  • Coordinate and manage outside counsel
  • Partner with stakeholders for discovery and document reviews
  • Assess legal and reputational risk

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite per week)
  • Collaboration with a diverse cross-functional legal team
  • Opportunity to work on impactful corporate litigation cases
  • Chance to conduct internal investigations on fraud and misconduct
  • Access to training on emerging trends in legal practices
  • Support for career growth within the organization
Full Job Description
GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations team as Counsel. This role will manage a diverse portfolio of internal and external investigations, anti-fraud litigation where GEICO is the Plaintiff, and corporate litigation impacting the company's operations and strategic objectives. The Counsel will lead and support investigations involving suspected fraud, misconduct, and regulatory or law-enforcement inquiries, while also managing litigation arising from those matters. The role partners closely with Claims, Operations, Compliance, Security, HR, and Technology and is part of a collaborative legal department valued for practical, business-focused advice. Primary Responsibilities • Manage and conduct affirmative fraud matters, including investigation, litigation strategy, and coordination with internal business partners. • Lead and support internal investigations involving alleged misconduct, policy violations, or compliance concerns. • Manage external investigations, including responses to regulatory, civil, or law-enforcement inquiries. • Advise business partners and leadership on investigation findings, litigation risks, and strategic responses. • Coordinate and manage outside counsel, including oversight of budgets, strategy, and work product. • Partner with internal stakeholders to conduct and manage discovery, interviews, and document reviews. • Assess legal and reputational risk and provide clear, actionable recommendations. • Escalate complex or sensitive matters appropriately while maintaining control over case management and expenses. • Conduct legal research and stay current on emerging trends related to fraud, investigations, and litigation. • Support broader corporate litigation matters as needed. Basic Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 5-7 years of relevant experience in a law firm, government, prosecutor's office, or in-house legal department. • Experience handling investigations, fraud matters, or complex litigation. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills. Location: Hybrid - Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) LI-MD2 Annual Salary $151,700.00 - $235,750.00 The 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.

About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
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Size
40,000 employees
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Founded
1936

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