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New York Life Insurance Company · 2 weeks ago

Associate General Counsel, Attorney - Technology Transactions, AI & Strategic Partnerships

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $258K/yr

10+ years exp

New York Life Insurance Company is a Fortune 100 mutual company focused on evolving into a technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization. They are seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead complex technology transactions and provide legal guidance on AI adoption, privacy, and cybersecurity, while collaborating with various business units to support strategic initiatives.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead complex transactions across a broad spectrum of strategic areas, including: Advanced technology transactions (SaaS, cloud, data, AI/GenAI/Agentic AI solutions, cybersecurity, digital platforms)

Strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations with emerging tech providers

High-value services, marketing, and other enterprise agreements

Serve as primary negotiator and strategist, driving deal outcomes that advance business goals while mitigating risk

Advise senior leadership on AI adoption and governance, emerging technologies, privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party risk management in the context of third party transactional work

Provide practical, business-savvy counsel to internal stakeholders, balancing innovation, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk while bringing creativity and a forward-thinking mindset to develop legal strategies that advance NYL’s priorities

Collaborate across the Law Department and with cross-functional teams (Technology, AI & Data, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Marketing and critical business units) to ensure seamless support for business initiatives

Drive innovation in Law Department by being open to leveraging new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes

Champion process excellence that balances risk management with business enablement

Qualification

Technology transactionsAI expertisePrivacyCybersecurityCommercial transactionsStrategic partnershipsLeadership presenceExceptional communication

Required

10+ years of progressive, complex technology and commercial transactions experience (including AI, digital, and strategic partnerships)

JD required; admission to the New York State Bar required

Proven ability to handle sophisticated technology and commercial transactions from inception through execution in a regulated environment

Deep expertise in AI (including GenAI and Agentic AI), machine learning, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies

Strong background in partnership agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other complex multi-party arrangements

Strong working knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance, with the ability to provide actionable risk mitigation strategies

Exceptional communication skills: able to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical advice for senior executives

Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence and guide senior executives (including C-level executives)

Preferred

Experience in a regulated financial services or insurance environment strongly preferred

Demonstrated success leading high-stakes negotiations and managing multiple complex matters simultaneously

Benefits

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Company

New York Life Insurance Company

For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime.

Founded in 1845

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.newyorklife.com/

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