Senior Counsel, Litigation

Position: Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation
Location: Northern

## Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation Apply:
Hybrid:
Bethesda, MD:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R0066137
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GEICO is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Employment Litigation team within the Employment Law Group. Reporting to the Senior Director, Employment Litigation, the Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation will be primarily responsible for independently managing a high-volume portfolio of employment litigation matters, administrative charges, mediations, and pre-litigation disputes. The role serves as a key legal advisor to business leaders, People Group partners, and internal stakeholders while providing practical, business-focused counsel on employment law risks and dispute resolution strategies.

The ideal candidate will have substantial employment litigation experience in a law firm, government agency, and/or large in-house legal department. The successful candidate will possess strong litigation judgment, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to independently handle complex matters while balancing legal risk against business objectives. The Senior Counsel will serve as a subject matter expert in employment litigation and partner closely with business clients to identify, mitigate, and resolve workplace risks.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Employment Litigation & Dispute Resolution
*** Independently manage a high-volume portfolio of complex employment litigation matters, administrative charges, mediations, and pre-litigation disputes.
* Develop and execute litigation strategies for matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leaves and accommodations, and other employment-related claims.
* Coordinate all phases of litigation, including investigation, discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, and appeals.
* Lead outside counsel and litigation vendors, including oversight of strategy, budgets, staffing, and performance.
* Draft and review complex pleadings, position statements, settlement agreements, legal analyses, and other litigation-related documents with minimal supervision.
* Anticipate legal risks and emerging trends and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
* Analyze litigation and administrative charge trends and provide recommendations to reduce organizational risk and improve outcomes.
** Legal Counseling & Business Partnership
*** Balance legal risk against business objectives and provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
* Counsel stakeholders regarding investigations, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, separations, and other employment matters that may create litigation risk.
* Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations affecting the company's workforce.
* Provide proactive legal counseling designed to minimize litigation exposure and support effective business decision-making.
** Subject Matter Expertise & Strategic Support
*** Serve as a subject matter expert in employment litigation and dispute resolution.
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