Senior Counsel, Commercial Auto Claims & Litigation

GEICO; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as a Counsel, Commercial Claims. The role combines strategic legal guidance with litigation management for commercial auto claims, requiring deep knowledge of coverage, bad faith and extracontractual exposure.

Location is HYBRID with 3 days in office per week. The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, and at least 7 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house at an auto

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including litigation or trial work in private practice and/or in-house experience at an insurance company that writes commercial auto/trucking policies.
• Significant experience handling or advising on commercial auto/trucking insurance coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Auto Claims Advice & Strategy Provide legal advice to claims organization and business leaders on complex commercial auto insurance claims, including providing coverage advice, evaluating risk transfer demands and opportunities, and evaluating risk associated with potential extra-contractual exposure and alleged bad faith.
• Litigation Management Respond to and manage disputes and litigation arising out of federal and state filing requirements associated with motor carriers, including, but not limited to, the MCS-90 filing process.
• Thought Leadership & Risk Monitoring Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial auto insurance, the trucking and shipping industry, and claims arising out of the same.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial auto insurance knowledge

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation, Investigations and eDiscovery Division as a Counsel, Commercial Claims. The role combines strategic legal guidance with litigation management for commercial auto claims, requiring deep knowledge of coverage, bad faith and extracontractual exposure.

Location is HYBRID with 3 days in office per week. The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, and at least 7 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house at an auto