Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

About the role

The Enterprise Litigation and Investigations Legal team operates in a demanding and fast-paced environment. As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team. You will lead a team of lawyers who provide legal support for GEICO’s Claims organization on insurance coverage and claims-related litigation alleging coverage disputes, extra-contractual liability, and other complex disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of lawyers who provide legal support to G EICO’s Claims organization, including by providing coverage advice, managing declaratory judgment actions and managing claims-related litigation involving coverage disputes, extra-contractual liability other complex disputes.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement new solutions while optimizing existing solutions to streamline the operations of the Litigation and Investigations team and improve legal intake process and workflows with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
• Track performance in the division with key metrics/KPIs and periodically provide reports to the Senior Director of Litigation.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including underwriting and product to drive business results and provide insights to improve the Company’s insurance products and minimize risks.
• Mentor, develop and inspire a strong team of lawyers, including setting strategy and goals, providing development and leadership.
• Lead high-level transformational projects and change management.
• Track and understand the external environment and advise business partners in the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school.
• 7+ years of experience managing litigation, preferably at an insurance company.
• Experience with evaluating and managing risk and liability on claims-related litigation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic judgment to assess risks and make informed decisions.
• Prior experience managing a team of legal professionals.

Pay

$159,900.00 - $280,850.00

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Bethesda, MD; New York, NY; or Cleveland, OH.