Senior Counsel - Commercial Claims at Geico in Bethesda, MD

Senior Counsel - Commercial Claims Location: Bethesda, MD 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 seeking an experienced attorney to join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations Division as a Senior Counsel, Commercial Claims. This role will serve as a senior legal advisor responsible for advising the claims organization on litigation risk arising from commercial claims and from commercial claims-handling processes. A successful candidate should have ten or more years’ experience advising claims organizations in insurance coverage and claims-related litigation arising from commercial insurance policies and ideally would have some familiarity with claims-related litigation risks across all fifty states. Primary Responsibilities Commercial Claims Advice & Strategy Provide legal advice to claims organization and business leaders on complex commercial insurance claims, including providing coverage advice, evaluating risk transfer demands and opportunities, and evaluating risk associated with potential extra-contractual exposure and alleged bad faith. Serve as a strategic partner to claims and other business units, providing practical legal guidance on claims handling, litigation exposure, and emerging risks. Litigation Management Respond to and manage disputes and litigation arising out of federal and state filing requirements associated with motor carriers, including, but not limited to, the MCS-90 filing process. Manage litigation filed by or against GEICO-affiliated entities arising out of commercial claims. Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risks, strategy, and resolution options across a wide range of matters. Facilitate escalation of significant matters to senior leadership while maintaining ownership of case direction and results. Thought Leadership & Risk Monitoring Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial auto insurance, the trucking and shipping industry, and claims arising out of the same. Conduct legal research and provide actionable insights to support business strategy and risk mitigation. Basic Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 7+ years of relevant experience, including litigation or trial work in private practice and/or in-house experience at an insurance company that writes commercial auto policies. Significant experience handling or advising on commercial insurance coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual litigation. Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and competing priorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business audiences. #LI-MD2 Annual Salary $148,625.00 - $260,350.00 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. 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. 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. Additional Locations: New York City, NY, Beachwood, OH