Assistant General Counsel - Technology & Intellectual Property

**General information** **Ref #** 20857 **Remote?** No **Ally and Your Career** * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too? **The Opportunity** This role is on a hybrid schedule based out of our Charlotte, NC or Bethesda, Maryland offices. 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. **The Work Itself** * 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. **The Skills You Bring** * Strong academic record and a JD from a reputable law school, with an active state bar membership in good standing. Technical background or current or past registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, would be nice to have, but are not required. * 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. * Experience and interest in advising dynamic and innovative financial-services companies preferred , preferably banking organizations that are regulated and supervised by federal banking agencies. * 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. **How We'll Have Your Back** * Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including: * Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting. * 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 and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. * Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions 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 support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts. * Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs. Who We Are: Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **_Base Pay Range:_** An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. **Emerging:** 135000 **Experienced:** 185000 **Expert:** 235000 Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan