Hybrid Counsel – Investigations, Corporate Litigation

at GEICO

• Job title: Counsel – Investigations, Corporate Litigation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $144,525 - $235,750 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chevy Chase, United States

About the role

• Counsel in Corporate Litigation and Investigations at GEICO managing diverse legal matters. Responsibilities include leading fraud investigations and advising on litigation risks.

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.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel, including oversight of budgets, strategy, and work product.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to conduct 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–8 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.

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 401K 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.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.