GEICO is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join its in-house Legal department. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment Law will partner cross-functionally across geographies and be primarily responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to ensure employment law compliance at the federal and state level. This role will partner closely with human resources, safety and security, and other business teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years’ relevant substantive experience in a law firm or large in-house legal department. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, a broad range of employment law experience, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.
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Location – Hybrid: This position is a hybrid role and will require 3 days working onsite in the Chevy Chase, MD office.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Benefits:
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