Assistant General Counsel - Technology & Intellectual Property

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.

• 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.

• 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.
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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 www.ally.com.

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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.