Bad Faith, Claim Litigation Counsel - HYBRID

GEICO’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced litigator or in-house counsel to join its in-house Enterprise Litigation and Investigations department. This role will be responsible for counseling the claims department on bad faith, extra-contractual liability, complex litigation, trial preparation, and insurance coverage matters. This role will partner closely with Claims Operations and 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 to 7 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm or large in-house legal department. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, a broad range of litigation management experience, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.

• Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters, including bad faith and other complex litigation.

• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel.

• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy, risk management, trial preparation, extra-contractual, and bad faith matters.

• Coordinate and actively participate in internal discovery activities in partnership with Operations, Tech, and legal management.

• Manage legal risks and resolve disputes.

• Facilitate the escalation of complex matters to internal stakeholders and referral to outside counsel while maintaining control over case management and expenses.

• Conduct research as needed to provide relevant advice.

• Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, and litigation procedure.

• Counsel and advise GEICO leadership on pending litigation and litigation trends.

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

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

• 5 or more years of litigation management experience in a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.

• Experience managing high stakes, complex litigation.

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

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

• Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.

• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.

• Trial and appellate experience.

• Experience litigating bad faith matters, bodily injury matters, insurance coverage or working for an insurance company.

• Experience providing advice and counsel to an insurance claims organization.

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

• Trial and appellate experience.

Location: HYBRID - This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office per week.