Assistant General Counsel, Data, Technology & Litigation Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to take on a pivotal role in leading legal support for privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and consumer litigation. This position is highly cross-functional, serving as the primary legal partner to the Privacy Officer and various product, risk, technology, and data teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to, serving as the primary legal advisor for privacy and AI, providing guidance on data governance programs, and ensuring compliance with a variety of U.S. laws and regulations. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the development and management of the company's IP strategy, with a focus on trade secrets and trademarks, and handling all aspects of consumer litigation matters. Applicants for this role at the company should have a J.D. degree with at least 6 years' of legal experience, including a strong background in privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and litigation. A deep understanding of U.S. privacy, biometric, data protection, and AI laws is essential, as is experience with trademark clearance, enforcement, and trade secret protection. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in consumer financial services and privacy law, and in-house experience with a consumer financial services, fintech, or technology company is highly preferred. The role requires excellent judgment, clear communication, and the ability to explain complex legal and technical issues to non-lawyer audiences. The company values collaboration, problem-solving, and a customer-centric approach, and the Assistant General Counsel will be expected to embody these values in their work.

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