GEICO
Employee Benefits & Employment Law - Counsel
Bethesda, MD · Senior
No sponsorship$152k-$236kDetected 3 days ago
NegotiationEmployment LawCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
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About the role
- When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here.
- About the job GEICO is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its in-house Employment Law department.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm, government agency and/or large in-house legal department.
Responsibilities
- Support the entire Employment Law team, as needed, by providing advice and counsel on company compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Familiarity with EEO, wage and hour, and other federal, state, and local employment law issues.
- Proven track record of managing complex legal matters and providing sound advice to clients or internal stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience providing general employment law advice.
- Insurance industry-related experience considered a "plus."
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.
- At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
- The GEICO Pledge:
- Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
- Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
- GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Compensation
- $151,700.00 - $235,750.00 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.
- Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
Benefits
- Provide legal support in connection with the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefit plans.
- Stay current on developments in employee benefits law, including legislative and regulatory changes, and interpret their impact on clients and internal policies.
- Represent clients or the organization in regulatory inquiries, audits, and litigation related to employee benefits.
- Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment of employee benefits plans with organizational goals and legal requirements.
- Conduct training sessions and provide guidance on employee benefits laws and best practices for internal teams or clients.
- 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.
Company info
- Protecting customers through life's twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
- Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
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