Senior Director - Employment Litigation & HR Investigations

GEICO Norwalk; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to lead its Employment Litigation and HR Investigations team within the Employment Law Group. The Senior Director will manage single‑plaintiff and class/collective actions and drive cost‑effective defense strategies.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of complex employment litigation experience, has advised on workplace investigations, and can align legal priorities with business goals while mentoring a team of attorneys.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 12+ years of legal experience in single‑plaintiff and class/collective employment litigation.
• Experience in conducting, managing and/or advising clients on complex workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead GEICO’s Employment litigation portfolio.
• Manage the team handling all phases of litigation and investigations; manage outside counsel, budgets, and fee negotiations.
• Translate company strategy into practical legal priorities and drive alignment across the litigation organization.
• Provide proactive legal advice on complex litigation risk and evolving issues affecting GEICO’s business.
• Mentor and develop a team of attorneys and maintain strong internal/external relationships.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Team management

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar license

Job description

GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to lead its Employment Litigation and HR Investigations team within the Employment Law Group. The Senior Director will manage single‑plaintiff and class/collective actions and drive cost‑effective defense strategies.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of complex employment litigation experience, has advised on workplace investigations, and can align legal priorities with business goals while mentoring a team of attorneys.