Assistant General Counsel, Cyber Attorney

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2023, GEICO earned premiums worth over $40 billion U.S. dollars.

As a result of Geico’s digital and data transformation, the Legal team operates in a demanding and fast paced environment. As Assistant General Counsel, Cyber Attorney, you will report directly to the VP, Legal Officer for Privacy, Cyber, AI and will play a critical role providing counsel, strategic inputs on legal and regulatory issues with the Cyber and Technology teams at GEICO. The successful candidate will work with senior management and teams to navigate and solve complex, cross-functional challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support with respect to global and state cyber and insurance laws and regulations, including incident response
• Provide advice and support with respect to formal risk assessments and remediation activities related to cybersecurity, including with respect to third parties
• Support the creation or amendment of relevant cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Support the development of training, exercises and other activities to promote cybersecurity awareness
• Provide advice with respect to cyber provisions in contracts with vendors and other third parties
• Support other legal related aspects of the company’s cybersecurity program as needed

Qualifications:

• JD or Law Degree is required.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state (or DC) with the ability to practice as in-house counsel.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate legal department including significant experience in cyber and technology related laws and regulations.
• Financial Services/Insurance industry experience preferred.

Location:

• This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY.

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Annual Salary

$175,000.00 - $274,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.