Counsel, Communications Law

Counsel, Privacy And Information Law GEICO is seeking a motivated and energetic Counsel, Privacy and Information Law to join our Legal Department. A high degree of urgency, exemplary communication skills and commitment to excellence in the practice of law are essential to success. This position will focus primarily on privacy and data-protection law and will also work on cybersecurity and other technology, data and information use issues. The ideal candidate will have relevant prior experience in the insurance industry, demonstrate a deep professional interest in privacy, data-protection laws, cybersecurity law and legal implications of technology deployment and will be responsible for providing advice to legal colleagues and stakeholders throughout the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct legal research and draft legal guidance.
Work with internal clients and others in the legal department to provide advice related to data-protection & privacy compliance; cybersecurity; data and information use related matters and associated technology considerations.
Assist the privacy and the cybersecurity teams with responding to privacy incidents, cyber incidents, and data breaches.
Assist in the development and implementation of privacy, cyber and information use policies, procedures, and training programs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate potential privacy and infosec risks and provide practical solutions.
Identify data-protection issues for new products, processes, and technologies; assist the privacy, cybersecurity, and product teams in addressing those risks.
Monitor and provide substantive comments on relevant privacy and data-protection, cyber and other information law legislative and regulatory changes, including through trade association and other industry fora; analyze and advise on potential impact to the organization.
Support Supplier Management with privacy, cyber and information use aspects of vendor onboarding and management.
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
5+ years of experience practicing law including at least 2 years focused on privacy and/or cybersecurity issues, preferably in a law firm or a highly regulated industry such as insurance or financial services.
Experience with U.S. federal and state data-protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, FCRA, GLBA, TCPA) and cyber and information use laws (CISA, NYDFS, others.)
Strong understanding of technology and ability to communicate with both business units and IT/cybersecurity engineers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
Financial Services/Insurance experience preferred.
Privacy certification such as CIPP is a plus.
Location:
This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Bethesda, MD or New York, NY.
Annual Salary
$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. 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.

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