Job Description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

GEICO is seeking a Technology, AI and Innovation Attorney – Assistant General Counsel/Director to join our legal team within the Law, Policy and Compliance department. This position will focus primarily on advising on technology and AI models, platforms, products and initiatives, including initiatives involving Agentic AI and other innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the laws and regulations impacting technology, digital and AI initiatives, as well as consumer and data protection, and will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the technology and product teams, compliance, legal colleagues and stakeholders throughout the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations across the technology product and AI system/model lifecycle.
• Partner with internal clients and others in Law, Policy and Compliance to provide advice related to the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of technology and AI initiatives, products, services, and processes.
• Assist the technology and product teams with the identification and mitigation of legal and regulatory risks and considerations, including those related to artificial intelligence, innovative technologies, privacy, data and consumer protection.
• Assist in the development and implementation of technology-related policies, procedures, processes and training programs.
• Advise on GEICO’s AI governance framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate potential legal risks related to technology, artificial intelligence and innovative technologies and provide practical solutions for sales, underwriting, marketing, technology, business operations, claims teams and corporate functions.
• Monitor technology and AI-related legislative and regulatory changes; analyze and advise on potential impact to the organization and advise on advocacy opportunities.
• Provide thought leadership and training on AI risk management and responsible AI use.
• Support Supplier Management with legal issues related to vendor onboarding and oversight of technology partners.
• Advise technology and product teams on all legal aspects of technology vendor relationships, including the interpretation of vendor contract provisions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience practicing law, including at least 5 years focused on technology and AI matters, in house or at a law firm.
• Understanding of U.S. federal and state laws impacting technology, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and innovation initiatives, as well as data protection laws and information use laws.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and emerging AI/insurance regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework, EU AI Act, NAIC Model AI Bulletin, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Business teams.
• Strong understanding of the technical aspects and related risks of technology and AI, and ability to communicate with both business units and Technology engineers.
• Interest and focus on continuous learning about artificial intelligence and innovative technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, research, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Prior technology transactional experience preferred.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry preferred.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Proficiency in proactively managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders

Location – Hybrid: This position is a hybrid role and will require 3 days working onsite in the Bethesda, MD, New York, NY, or Cleveland, OH office.

Annual Salary

$159,900.00 - $280,850.00

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.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

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 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.