At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Deep understanding of GLBA, FCRA, CCPA, GDPR and the EU AI Act and similar laws, with capability to conduct complex research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authorities.
- Proactively conduct complex research on emerging legal issues to provide legal support to business, technology and compliance teams.
- Provide legal counsel to AI governance, data governance and privacy programs on emerging laws and regulations, regulatory guidelines and future trends.
- Conduct risk-return analyses on key issues in partnership with key risk organizations, looking at issues from a holistic perspective based on overall impact to the enterprise; make strategic and legal recommendations based on risk analyses
- Play a key role on complex projects, collaborating with other legal teams, as well as risk and compliance, technology and business teams.
- Understand the dynamics of working within a highly regulated environment including the interactions between business partners, technology, compliance, risk, government relations and other legal teams, as well as the interactions between laws of different jurisdictions
- Assist in building a culture of constructive debate and conversations with a virtual team multiple across locations
Education & Experience:
- J.D is required and active bar membership in good standing
- 7+ years legal experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department for a mid- to large-sized company focusing on emerging technologies
- Strong experience in the following areas: AI and data governance; technology product counseling; privacy; developing and implementing compliance strategies; and advising on commercial operations.
- Experience in commercial transactions, insurance regulation or other highly regulated industries a plus.
Key Competencies & Functional Skills:
- Strong focus on collaboration and building strong business relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant legal or business technology tools.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- High business acumen, including the ability to assess and communicate legal risk in a c