Counsel – Investigations & Corporate Litigation

GEICO • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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. GEICO is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Corporate Litigation and Investigations team as Counsel. This role will manage a diverse portfolio of internal and external investigations, anti-fraud litigation where GEICO is the Plaintiff, and corporate litigation impacting the company’s operations and strategic objectives. The Counsel will lead and support investigations involving suspected fraud, misconduct, and regulatory or law-enforcement inquiries, while also managing litigation arising from those matters. The role partners closely with Claims, Operations, Compliance, Security, HR, and Technology and is part of a collaborative legal department valued for practical, business-focused advice.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting internal corporate investigations.
• Experience managing or supporting anti-fraud fraud litigation and investigations.
• Familiarity with regulatory or law-enforcement investigations.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Compliance, HR, Security, or Claims.
• Trial or investigative hearing experience.
• Prior in-house experience at a regulated company.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree