GEICO is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Senior Counsel, Corporate Law in the Legal Operations, Commercial & Corporate Law Division of its Legal Department.  The Senior Counsel, Corporate will report to the Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and be part of a team providing broad corporate law support to GEICO’s Finance organization and overseeing the corporate governance of GEICO’s entities.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing legal team and to work on strategically important matters.  The Senior Counsel, Corporate will provide legal advice on a wide variety of matters, including treasury, sanctions, compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory reporting.  An ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, strong research and writing skills, excellent prioritization skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.  The ideal candidate must have the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide corporate law legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders

• Prepare and review relevant company policies and procedures

• Advise on various compliance initiatives

• Assist with corporate governance of GEICO and its subsidiaries

• Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct legal research and analysis

• Communicate with state and local regulatory bodies

• Manage outside counsel

  

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 7-10 years of corporate law experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Understanding of the key legal issues germane to an organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal

• Experience managing outside counsel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with insurance industry

• Experience with sanctions, compliance, treasury, licensing and/or regulatory matters

• Experience in subsidiary entity governance

Location - Hybrid:  This is a hybrid role that will require 3 days working onsite at GEICO’s office in NYC or Chevy Chase, MD

Travel:  < 15%

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Annual Salary

$162,000.00 - $254,000.00

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.

 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.