Assistant General Counsel - Technology & Intellectual Property

Ally • Charlotte, NC

40d • $135,000 - $235,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel, Technology & Intellectual Property, will deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice with prudent efficiency in order to support and enable an advanced, innovative, secure, and compliant technology, data, and innovation environment that powers differentiated and personalized products, services, and customer experiences at start-up speed, while proactively anticipating legal and regulatory issues related to intellectual property, technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data that may affect Ally in the future. The Assistant General Counsel, Technology & Intellectual Property, will report to the Associate General Counsel, Technology & Intellectual Property, and join a team of experienced lawyers that supports Ally's Technology, Risk, and Compliance functions, and its various Business Lines.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background or current or past registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, would be nice to have, but are not required.
• Experience and interest in advising dynamic and innovative financial-services companies preferred , preferably banking organizations that are regulated and supervised by federal banking agencies.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees