Description:

At An American Auto Insurance Company, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.

When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That's why we offer The An American Auto Insurance Company Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2024, GEICO reported a record pretax underwriting profit of $7.8 billion against $43 billion in revenue.

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.

When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That's why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.

Due to GEICO's continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel – Personal Auto to join our Legal team. This role is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic legal guidance for GEICO's core Personal Auto business. You will work closely with senior executives across product, claims, and operations, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risk, and enabling business growth.

This position reports directly to the VP, Head of Legal – Business Lines and will be a critical advisor on legal and regulatory matters impacting GEICO's largest product line.

Location:

This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Chevy Chase, MD, New York, NY, or Beachwood, OH.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary legal advisor for GEICO's Personal Auto business, guiding product development, underwriting, 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 the personal auto insurance market.
Lead a team of attorneys (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.

Qualifications:

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 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