Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs in New York
Senior Litigation Counsel jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, media and entertainment, insurance, and large-scale commercial litigation across Manhattan, White Plains, and Brooklyn. Major employers with deep and lasting hiring needs include JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, and Pfizer, each of which maintains substantial in-house litigation teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are securities litigation, regulatory defense, and complex commercial disputes. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to lead and manage the Company’s privacy and cybersecurity litigation, as well assist on privacy- and cyber-related legal investigations. This role will handle a portfolio of data privacy, data security, and technology-driven disputes—including class actions and multi-plaintiff matters—and will direct or support internal and external investigations arising from data incidents, privacy complaints, and regulatory inquiries. The position will also support complex commercial, corporate, and intellectual property litigation impacting the Company’s operations, products, and strategic initiatives.
The successful candidate will partner closely with business, technology, and information security leaders while working within a collaborative legal department valued for providing practical, business-focused advice.
This position will report to the Senior Director for Corporate Litigation, Investigations & eDiscovery.
Primary Responsibilities
Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation
- Manage and direct litigation involving data privacy, cybersecurity, data breach, and emerging digital-risk issues, including putative class actions and multi-plaintiff matters.
- Handle claims arising under federal and state privacy and consumer protection statutes, including wiretapping/session-tracking, biometric privacy, FCRA, TCPA, and comparable state analogues.
- Lead all phases of privacy and cyber litigation, including early case assessment, preservation and discovery strategy, motion practice, expert strategy, and trial preparation.
- Assess litigation risk, exposure, and potential business impact, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Monitor and advise on emerging privacy, cyber, and technology litigation trends and their implications for the Company’s products, data practices, and business models.
- Coordinate and manage outside counsel, including oversight of strategy, budgets, and work product.
Privacy & Cyber-Related Investigations
- Direct and conduct privileged investigations involving data incidents, unauthorized access or disclosure, insider misuse of data, and privacy complaints.
- Partner with Information Security, Technology, Privacy, Compliance, and SIU on incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation, including preservation and forensic coordination.
- Manage law enforcement inquiries, examinations, and third-party demands involving privacy and cybersecurity, and oversee responses in coordination with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.
- Establish and apply consistent investigative protocols, documentation standards, and privilege safeguards across cyber and privacy matters.
- Evaluate investigation findings for downstream litigation, notification, and reputational risk, and advise on escalation and remediation.
Complex Commercial, Corporate & IP Litigation
- Manage complex commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and other high-exposure matters.
- Manage intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, trade secret, and related IP disputes.
- Develop litigation strategy in coordination with internal business and technical stakeholders.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Business Units to align litigation strategy with business objectives.
General Litigation & Advisory Support
- Counsel internal clients and senior leadership on litigation trends and risk exposure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support enterprise-wide legal initiatives.
- Monitor relevant legal developments and proactively advise on their business impact.
- Support additional corporate litigation and investigation matters as needed.
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 litigation experience at a law firm, government agency, and/or in-house legal department.
- Substantial experience handling privacy, cybersecurity, data breach, or technology-related litigation.
- Experience conducting or directing investigations involving data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology issues.
- Working knowledge of federal and state privacy, data security, and consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical issues to non-lawyers.
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience defending privacy or data breach class actions.
- Experience managing incident response and working directly with information security and forensic vendors.
- Experience with regulatory investigations or inquiries involving privacy or cybersecurity.
- Experience managing intellectual property or professional malpractice litigation.
- IP and patent litigation experience.
- Trial and/or appellate experience.
- Prior in-house experience or significant experience advising corporate clients.
- Experience working directly with business, technical, or product teams.
- Demonstrated leadership capability appropriate for a Senior Counsel role.
Why Join GEICO
This role offers the opportunity to shape GEICO’s privacy and cybersecurity litigation and investigations strategy, partner closely with business and technology leaders, and work on high-impact matters in a complex, rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment.
Location: Hybrid – Bethesda, MD; New York, NY; or Chicago, IL
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
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Annual Salary
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.
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.
Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to lead and manage the Company’s privacy and cybersecurity litigation, as well assist on privacy- and cyber-related legal investigations. This role will handle a portfolio of data privacy, data security, and technology-driven disputes—including class actions and multi-plaintiff matters—and will direct or support internal and external investigations arising from data incidents, privacy complaints, and regulatory inquiries. The position will also support complex commercial, corporate, and intellectual property litigation impacting the Company’s operations, products, and strategic initiatives.
The successful candidate will partner closely with business, technology, and information security leaders while working within a collaborative legal department valued for providing practical, business-focused advice.
This position will report to the Senior Director for Corporate Litigation, Investigations & eDiscovery.
Primary Responsibilities
Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation
- Manage and direct litigation involving data privacy, cybersecurity, data breach, and emerging digital-risk issues, including putative class actions and multi-plaintiff matters.
- Handle claims arising under federal and state privacy and consumer protection statutes, including wiretapping/session-tracking, biometric privacy, FCRA, TCPA, and comparable state analogues.
- Lead all phases of privacy and cyber litigation, including early case assessment, preservation and discovery strategy, motion practice, expert strategy, and trial preparation.
- Assess litigation risk, exposure, and potential business impact, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Monitor and advise on emerging privacy, cyber, and technology litigation trends and their implications for the Company’s products, data practices, and business models.
- Coordinate and manage outside counsel, including oversight of strategy, budgets, and work product.
Privacy & Cyber-Related Investigations
- Direct and conduct privileged investigations involving data incidents, unauthorized access or disclosure, insider misuse of data, and privacy complaints.
- Partner with Information Security, Technology, Privacy, Compliance, and SIU on incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation, including preservation and forensic coordination.
- Manage law enforcement inquiries, examinations, and third-party demands involving privacy and cybersecurity, and oversee responses in coordination with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.
- Establish and apply consistent investigative protocols, documentation standards, and privilege safeguards across cyber and privacy matters.
- Evaluate investigation findings for downstream litigation, notification, and reputational risk, and advise on escalation and remediation.
Complex Commercial, Corporate & IP Litigation
- Manage complex commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and other high-exposure matters.
- Manage intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, trade secret, and related IP disputes.
- Develop litigation strategy in coordination with internal business and technical stakeholders.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Business Units to align litigation strategy with business objectives.
General Litigation & Advisory Support
- Counsel internal clients and senior leadership on litigation trends and risk exposure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support enterprise-wide legal initiatives.
- Monitor relevant legal developments and proactively advise on their business impact.
- Support additional corporate litigation and investigation matters as needed.
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 litigation experience at a law firm, government agency, and/or in-house legal department.
- Substantial experience handling privacy, cybersecurity, data breach, or technology-related litigation.
- Experience conducting or directing investigations involving data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology issues.
- Working knowledge of federal and state privacy, data security, and consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical issues to non-lawyers.
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience defending privacy or data breach class actions.
- Experience managing incident response and working directly with information security and forensic vendors.
- Experience with regulatory investigations or inquiries involving privacy or cybersecurity.
- Experience managing intellectual property or professional malpractice litigation.
- IP and patent litigation experience.
- Trial and/or appellate experience.
- Prior in-house experience or significant experience advising corporate clients.
- Experience working directly with business, technical, or product teams.
- Demonstrated leadership capability appropriate for a Senior Counsel role.
Why Join GEICO
This role offers the opportunity to shape GEICO’s privacy and cybersecurity litigation and investigations strategy, partner closely with business and technology leaders, and work on high-impact matters in a complex, rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment.
Location: Hybrid – Bethesda, MD; New York, NY; or Chicago, IL
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
#LI-MD2
Annual Salary
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.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior litigation counsel jobs across New York.
- Active admission to the New York State Bar is required
- JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Minimum seven to ten years of complex civil litigation experience required
- Prior experience in securities, regulatory, or commercial litigation strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets independently
- Experience working with or appearing before New York state and federal courts
Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior litigation counsel in New York?
You must be admitted to practice law in New York, which requires passing the New York State Bar Examination administered by the New York State Board of Law Examiners and completing the character and fitness review through the Appellate Division. Most candidates hold a JD and have spent several years in litigation at a law firm or in-house before moving into a senior counsel role. Admission on motion is available for attorneys already licensed in other states who meet New York's requirements.
How much do senior litigation counsels make in New York?
Senior litigation counsels in New York earn a median of about $207,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,200 for the lowest 10% to over $391,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior litigation counsels in New York?
Employers hiring senior litigation counsels in New York right now include Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Amazon, and GEICO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major financial institutions, and global media companies makes it one of the deepest in-house litigation markets in the United States.
Which New York cities have the most senior litigation counsel jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Mineola have the most senior litigation counsel openings in New York. Manhattan drives the overwhelming share of demand due to its density of financial institutions, multinational corporations, and media conglomerates, while White Plains and other suburban hubs reflect the regional offices and insurance carriers that have long established operations outside the city core.
Are there remote senior litigation counsel jobs in New York?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely desk-based legal roles, since senior litigation counsel work often requires court appearances, in-person depositions, and close coordination with trial teams. About 83% of senior litigation counsel openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote arrangements most common during case preparation, document review, and legal research phases rather than active trial periods.
How can I get hired as a senior litigation counsel in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a litigation associate position at a New York law firm, where you build the trial and appellate experience that in-house teams require before hiring at the senior counsel level. Large New York employers such as financial institutions and insurance carriers frequently recruit associates from the New York City firm market after they reach the mid-level. Admission to the New York State Bar, a clerkship with a New York federal or state court judge, and demonstrated first-chair or second-chair trial experience are the credentials that accelerate that transition.
Where can I find and apply to senior litigation counsel jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to senior litigation counsel jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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