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Ally Financial Careers

General information

Career area
Legal
Work Location(s)
3 Bethesda Metro Center, MD, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC
Remote?
No
Ref #
20857
Posted Date
11-17-25
Working time
Full time

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?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

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. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

  • 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.
  • To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
 

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.

Base Pay Range: $135000 - $235000 USD
An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, 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. 
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.
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