Director, Litigation Oversight, Compliance

GEICO

Director of Litigation Oversight and Compliance overseeing legal operations and compliance for GEICO. Managing strategies, initiatives, and collaboration with legal stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $179,375 - $280,850 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

litigation optimizationcompliance initiativesrisk escalationKPI administrationlitigation budgetingcase-handling processesworkflow managementvendor managementautomationscalability

Soft Skills

people managementleadershipcollaborationreportingstrategic planningcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementperformance calibration

Tools & Technologies

SharePointTeamConnectcase assignment systemslitigation operations governance standardsaudit readiness toolsclient survey systemstechnology improvement plansmetrics tracking systemscompliance posture toolsenterprise visibility tools

Certifications & Qualifications

active law licensecontinuing legal education (CLE)

Industry Keywords

legal operationslitigation strategyprogram managementin-house environmentprofessional servicescompliance standardsaudit readinessremediation strategypolicy version controlperformance metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee implementation of litigation optimization strategies and compliance initiatives.
Supervise implementation of litigation strategies aligned with company goals (e.g., cost efficiency, outcome consistency).
Provide executive-level reporting, risk escalation, and recommendations.
Manage the Senior Manager, Litigation Oversight and Compliance.
Oversee compliance posture, audit readiness, and remediation strategy for Staff Counsel.
Administer and enforce litigation operations governance standards.
Oversee policy version control and SharePoint governance.
Oversee performance calibrations (annual and mid-year).
Administer and ensure enterprise visibility into KPIs, metrics, and client survey results.
Oversee technology improvement plans for litigation operations (case-handling processes, workflows, technology, and vendor management).
Sponsor TeamConnect governance and operational enhancements.
Administer case assignment systems, litigation budgeting, and efficiency tracking.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Claims, internal partners, and outside counsel.
Partner with Legal Operations and Legal Tech to lead automation and scalability initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active law license required in at least one state, with all necessary continuing legal education (CLE) maintained.
Minimum experience required: 7 years in legal operations, litigation, strategy, program management, and/or consulting (ideally in an in-house or professional services environment).
Demonstrated people-management and senior-level leadership experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 401K 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.
In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.