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Ally · 1 day ago

Assistant General Counsel - Technology & Intellectual Property

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $235K/yr

7+ years exp

Ally Financial is a leading digital financial services company focused on innovation and customer service. The Assistant General Counsel for Technology & Intellectual Property will provide legal advice on technology, intellectual property, and regulatory issues, supporting a secure and compliant technological environment.

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Responsibilities

Synthesize information to which you are exposed in the course of your duties to identify and connect related concepts, processes, objectives, and people in order to prioritize and focus on enabling Ally’s initiatives and objectives that offer the best risk-adjusted return

Drive awareness of legal concepts related to the activities and objectives of the functions and Business Lines supported, while delivering advice that is solution-oriented and distilled to what the internal client needs to make the most informed decision, together with any potential risk mitigation options

Structure, review, and draft policies, processes, procedures, and other documents and communications in connection with Ally’s intellectual property, technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data-related issues, matters, initiatives, and strategies, and related Legal operations and activities

Monitor for, analyze, and communicate pertinent details and thematic concepts of new or amended laws, rules, regulations, supervisory guidance, and regulator feedback

Identify, interpret, and advise on legal, regulatory, and transactional issues, obligations, and risks that arise or may arise in connection with Ally’s activities and initiatives

Serve as a trusted and valued legal adviser to the Technology function, including its Information Protection and Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Tech Strategy groups, as well as the associated Risk and Compliance functions, and Ally’s various Business Lines, as Ally builds platform-centric solutions, creates seamless and innovative customer experiences, harnesses data to drive real-time and self-serve analytics, harnesses data to drive real-time and self-serve analytics , protects and fosters a resilient technology infrastructure, and builds its portfolio of patents and other intellectual property

Qualification

JD from reputable law schoolActive state bar membershipIntellectual property lawTechnology lawCybersecurity lawArtificial intelligence lawData privacy lawWork ethicTeam collaborationWritten communicationOral communicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Strong academic record and a JD from a reputable law school, with an active state bar membership in good standing

7+ years total experience required

4+ years experience advising on the legal and regulatory considerations associated with intellectual property, technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data issues, matters, initiatives, and strategies

Unquestioned reputation for ethical conduct and integrity

Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial zeal

Strong work ethic and an ownership, growth, and goal-oriented mentality

Track record of taking initiative, innovating, and finding and implementing solutions

Ability to operate as part of a team and to prioritize multiple tasks

Exemplary written and oral communication skills

Robust interpersonal skills, inclusive of self-awareness, empathy

Keen attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills

Preferred

Technical background or current or past registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Experience and interest in advising dynamic and innovative financial-services companies preferred, preferably banking organizations that are regulated and supervised by federal banking agencies

Benefits

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).

Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.

Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.