Legal Counsel - HR Investigations - HYBRID

GEICO is seeking an HR investigations attorney to join its in‑house Employment Law Department. The Counsel, HR Investigations, will be primarily responsible for conducting and overseeing HR investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, violations of company policy and compliance concerns. This role combines hands‑on investigative work with providing practical guidance and strategic support to HR and other key internal stakeholders to ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws and standards, organizational policies, and best practices. The role will partner closely with Human Resources, business leaders, and management on investigation strategy, findings, and remedial measures. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience conducting and/or supporting HR investigations, preferably at a large law firm, government, in‑house legal department, or corporate HR department. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.

Primary Responsibilities

Providing Legal and Investigative Support

• Advise and support HR investigators on formulating investigation plans, identifying relevant evidence, and making factual findings.
• Review and provide feedback on investigation reports and ensure conclusions are legally sound and factually supported.
• Advise on proposed remediation, disciplinary actions, or corrective measures based on investigation outcomes.
• Serve as a dedicated resource and conduct training for HR investigation teams on conducting investigations in compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Prepare HR investigation training materials, toolkits and templates to improve internal reporting and documentation and mitigate legal risk.
• Identify potential legal risks arising from investigation outcomes and recommend proactive measures to mitigate exposure.
• Track and analyze investigation trends to recommend policy and procedure updates or training initiatives.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with legal requirements, organizational policies, and best practices.

Conducting Investigations

• Lead independent, prompt, and thorough investigations into complex or high‑risk workplace complaints and policy violations.
• Interview complainants, alleged wrongdoers, and witnesses; review documents and other relevant evidence.
• Prepare clear and well‑supported investigation reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

Litigation and Administrative Charge Support

• Investigate and respond to administrative agency charges, draft position statements, and manage related investigations.
• Draft and/or respond to litigation hold notices, demand letters, and subpoenas.
• Coordinate and participate in internal discovery activities and investigations in connection with pending or threatened litigation and administrative agency complaints.
• Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in employment law, internal investigation procedures, and best personnel practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Five (5) or more years of conducting and/or overseeing HR investigations at a law firm, government, in‑house legal department, and/or corporate HR department.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk and practical business objectives.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cross‑functional teams, both legal and non‑legal.
• Experience handling employment litigation and/or administrative agency complaints and charges.
• Prior insurance industry experience.

Location – Hybrid

This position is a hybrid role and will require 3 days working onsite in our offices located in Bethesda MD, New York NY, or Chicago IL.

Annual Salary

$144,525.00 – $260,350.00
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

• 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 401(k) 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.

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.