Counsel – Investigations & Corporate Litigation
GEICO · Bethesda, MD · 2 wk ago
HybridLegal$152k–$236k/yrFull-time
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.
- Cook up 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.
Pay
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.