Job Description
Job Title: Counsel, Corporate Legal - Regulatory Enforcement Location: Remote, with possible hybrid option in Chevy Chase, MD or NYC Salary: $148,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year Department: Corporate Legal - Regulatory Enforcement
H1: Counsel, Corporate Legal - Regulatory Enforcement H2: Providing Legal and Regulatory Advice for GEICO's Insurance Lines and Business Units
The Counsel role within the Corporate Legal – Regulatory Enforcement group at GEICO offers an exciting opportunity to provide legal and regulatory advice for GEICO's various insurance lines and business units. This role involves collaborating with internal clients and state insurance department regulators, researching and drafting legal memoranda, and identifying and assessing risk exposure for the company. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in insurance regulatory legal matters and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Responsibilities:
- Lead GEICO's engagement with state insurance department regulators for examinations and other regulatory inquiries. - Collaborate with and support internal clients on insurance regulatory examinations and inquiries. - Represent the company's interests in securing favorable resolutions for regulatory matters. - Research and draft memoranda on relevant insurance legal and regulatory issues. - Identify and assess risk exposure for the company during regulatory exams and inquiries. - Provide strategic legal counsel and educate business leaders on insurance regulatory matters. - Collaborate with all disciplines within the legal organization and other departments to provide informed legal and regulatory advice. - Work closely with compliance to mitigate regulatory risk. - Limited domestic travel may be required to engage with regulators and build relationships. - Special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4-6 years of legal experience with insurance regulatory legal matters. - Property/casualty experience, preferably in auto insurance. - Strong research skills and knowledge of state laws and regulations applicable to insurance. - Experience leading legal engagement with insurance department exams and inquiries. - Executive communication and presentation skills. - Analytical acumen for legal and regulatory risks. - Ability to counsel on complex issues to business professionals at all levels. - Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, dynamic environment. - Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Location: This position is flexible and can be remote, but if located in the Washington, DC or New York City metro areas, it may be a hybrid role with 3 days/week in the Chevy Chase, MD or NYC office.
Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $148,000.00 - $230,000.00, and the final offer will be based on multiple factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience and education, and market and business considerations.
Benefits: As an Associate at GEICO, you can enjoy our Total Rewards Program which includes premier medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period, paid vacation and parental leave, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and paid training and licensures. Benefit eligibility requirements may vary by location.
Equal Employment Opportunity: GEICO is an equal opportunity employer that provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or genetic information. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.
Accommodations: GEICO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and perform the essential functions of the job, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also promotes a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and expects cooperation from all associates in maintaining mutual respect.
