Note: The safety of our associates, both current and future, is GEICO’s highest priority. At this time, most of our associates are working remotely due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates who are selected for this position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home in a designated work area. Once GEICO determines it is safe for associates to return to the office, candidates may be required to work in our Chevy Chase, MD office.
The Senior Counsel, Employment Law is a key role within GEICO's in-house Legal team. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, as well as providing counsel and advice on employment risk mitigation. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in a large in-house legal department, law firm, government, or HR/Employee Relations role.
H1: Senior Counsel, Employment Law at GEICO: Remote Hybrid Full-Time Position
H2: Join GEICO's Legal Team as a Senior Counsel for Employment Law
Salary Information:
- Annual salary range: $162, - $274,
- Factors considered for final offer: scope of role, experience, education, work location, market and business considerations
Job Requisition ID: R0054905
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive enterprise-wide compliance with labor and employment laws
- Partner with internal stakeholders on resolving employee issues
- Provide counsel and advice on preventing employment law risk
- Manage and resolve external escalations with Litigation and Investigations team
- Lead or support legal due diligence for business initiatives
- Develop and deliver employment law compliance training
- Partner with HR to ensure consistent application of Company policies
- Conduct research and monitor legislation and trends in labor and employment law
- Advise GEICO leadership on internal claims and data trends
Qualifications:
- JD degree from accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction
- 8 years of relevant experience in large in-house legal department, law firm, government, or HR/Employee Relations role
- Experience working with cross-functional partners to mitigate employment law risk
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour, health and safety, and/or labor relations law
- Experience managing government or internal investigations
- Prior insurance industry experience a plus
Benefits:
- Premier medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition assistance
- Paid training and licensures (benefits may vary by location and eligibility requirements)
Note: Due to COVID-19, this position is currently remote. Once it is safe, the candidate may be required to work in the Chevy Chase, MD office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Provide counsel and advice on employment risk mitigation
- Partner with internal stakeholders on employee issues
- Lead or support legal due diligence for business initiatives
- Develop and deliver employment law compliance training
- Partner with HR on consistent application of Company policies
- Monitor legislation and trends in labor and employment law
- Advise GEICO leadership on internal claims and data trends
Qualifications:
- JD degree and admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction
- 8 years of relevant experience in large in-house legal department, law firm, government, or HR/Employee Relations role
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour, health and safety, and/or labor relations law
- Experience managing government or internal investigations
- Prior insurance industry experience a plus
Salary:
- Annual salary range: $162, - $274,
- Factors considered for final offer: scope of role, experience, education, work location, market and business considerations
Benefits:
- Premier medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition assistance
- Paid training and licensures (benefits may vary by location and eligibility requirements)
Note: Due to COVID-19, this position is currently remote. Once it is safe, the candidate may be required to work in the Chevy Chase, MD office.
