Hybrid Director, Assistant General Counsel – Customer Policies and Forms

at GEICO

• Job title: Director, Assistant General Counsel – Customer Policies and Forms
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $159,900 - $280,850 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chevy Chase, United States

About the role

• Director, Assistant General Counsel at GEICO, providing strategic legal guidance for insurance products. Leading legal compliance and risk mitigation, supporting business growth and product development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for GEICO’s Customer Policies and Forms, guiding product development, risk, and claims strategies.
• Provide proactive legal counsel on state and federal insurance regulations, consumer protection laws, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with business leaders on new product innovation and enhancements while balancing risk and business objectives.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory and legislative changes affecting all business lines.
• Lead a team of managers and analysts (and collaborate with other Legal leaders) to deliver high-quality, practical legal solutions.
• Advise senior leadership and participate in strategic initiatives impacting GEICO’s growth and market positioning.
• Represent the Legal department in internal governance meetings and external regulatory discussions as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including at least 5 years focused on regulatory or insurance product matters (personal auto experience strongly preferred).
• Prior experience managing attorneys or leading legal teams or managing projects a plus.
• Strong understanding of insurance laws, compliance frameworks, and regulatory environment.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues for business partners.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.

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.
• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.