Senior Counsel, Corporate Legal – Regulatory Engagement

Das ist der Job

Ensure effective representation in securing/negotiating the favorable resolution of pending regulatory matters.

Darum lohnt es sich

The Senior Counsel role within the Corporate Legal – Regulatory Engagement group provides legal and regulatory advice on market conduct exams and other regulatory investigations for GEICO’s various insurance lines and its business units, including sales, underwriting, claims, product management & insurance compliance teams.

Collaborate with all disciplines within the legal organization (including the government and regulatory affairs team and other specialized legal divisions), as well as corporate compliance, business operations units (sales, service, underwriting, claims), product management (business line owners), finance, and licensing, to provide informed legal/regulatory advice and risk assessments related to regulatory inquiries.

Enthusiasm for working in a team‑oriented, dynamic environment; ability to identify matters requiring escalation to management; strong service‑oriented disposition. Benefits 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 401(k) 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.

Responsibilities Oversee GEICO’s day‑to‑day direct engagement with state insurance department regulators during examinations and other regulatory inquiries/complaints. Collaborate with and support internal clients on insurance regulatory examinations and other regulatory inquiries/complaints.

Oversee preparation of research and memoranda on relevant insurance legal and regulatory issues arising during regulatory exams or other regulatory complaints/inquiries.

Identify and assess risk exposure to the company during regulatory exams, investigations or other regulatory complaints/inquiries based on comprehensive understanding of relevant statutes, regulations, regulatory interpretations and desk drawer rules.

Provide strategic legal counsel, identify regulatory trends, and educate business leaders on a wide range of insurance regulatory matters to support the business leaders in managing regulatory risk. Work closely with compliance to assess and mitigate regulatory risk.

Limited domestic travel to engage and build relationships with insurance regulators and/or business clients to effectively represent GEICO’s interests. Special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications Minimum of 6‑10 years of property/casualty insurance legal regulatory experience, preferably in an insurance company, law firm, or state insurance department. Strong research, analytical and writing skills. Expertise regarding state laws and regulations applicable to insurance with auto insurance knowledge strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience leading legal engagement with insurance department exams and inquiries. Strong executive communication and presentation skills. Experience with business counseling, including the ability to advise on complex issues to business professionals at every level of the organization.

Ability to work independently, multi‑task, prioritize projects, manage deadlines and engage effectively in cross‑functional collaboration across the company. Education Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in at least one state.

Location Remote or hybrid (3 days/week in the Chevy Chase, MD or NYC office) if located in the Washington, DC or New York City metro areas. Salary $166,050.00 - $260,350.00 (general guideline).

Supports flexibility – we provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr