Assistant General Counsel - Data & Technology at Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Insurance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Four or more years of experience as an attorney practicing in-house, at a law firm, and/or with the government (enforcement or regulatory) or an NGO, ideally in the financial services (or another highly regulated) industry
Experience advising on overlapping state and federal laws and regulations, including issues related to US data privacy, cybersecurity, and/or data security; data ethics, management, and governance; model governance and AI-related issues; and FinTech/InsurTech, digital banking, digital commerce and supporting technologies (CIPP/US and/or AIGP (IAPP), CompTIA, or other similar certifications would be a plus)
General understanding of regulatory priorities and approaches for addressing largely unregulated technologies and processes such as big data, analytic (predictive and prescriptive) models and algorithms, machine learning, and AI/GenAI (knowledge of/experience in the automated underwriting space is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to proactively monitor and provide effective guidance on the development, evolution, and enforcement of laws and regulations in a rapidly changing commercial and regulatory environment
Experience acting as product counsel or similar experience in supporting the development of new products or services, ideally in a highly regulated industry, like financial services
Experience drafting/negotiating technology-related agreements
Exemplary academic record and a Juris Doctorate degree
License to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), a highly analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive sense of humor
Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and to manage a multi-jurisdictional practice and lead efforts involving other attorneys, advisors, and business people
Flexible and adaptable in terms of general skill sets & aspirations, as the scope of the role may change over time

Responsibilities

Be a trusted advisor helping the business, from engineers to executive officers, reach important decisions that mitigate legal and regulatory risks while maximizing business outcomes in a rapidly changing environment
Provide business areas with timely and high-quality advice regarding laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices relating to technology, data, privacy, AI/GenAI, algorithmic models, machine learning, data security/cybersecurity, intellectual property, consumer protection, and other legal and regulatory concerns
Help mitigate third-party risk through negotiation of vendor contracts, risk review of licensed technology, and support of data governance and security efforts
Support Government Relations and participate in industry trade groups on behalf of the Company to help regulators understand industry impact and influence the evolving regulatory landscape

Skills

Data Privacy

GenAI

Machine Learning

Cybersecurity

Data Security

Intellectual Property

Consumer Protection

Vendor Contracts

Data Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Services Law

Northwestern Mutual

Provides financial security services, and wealth management

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual offers personalized financial planning, life insurance, and investment services, leveraging leading-edge technology to manage over $125 billion in client assets for more than 4.5 million clients.

Milwaukee, WisconsinHeadquarters

1856Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Consulting, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Growing your Career

Compensation & Time Off

Insurance plans

Health Savings Account

Wellness programs & resources

401(k) plan and cash balance contributions

Risks

Fintech platforms like Carefull challenge traditional financial advisory services.

Internal competition may arise from Wellthi's focus on the Black community.

Customer dissatisfaction may grow due to increased retirement age expectations.

Differentiation

Northwestern Mutual maintains the highest financial strength ratings in the industry.

The company launched 'The Great Realization' campaign to refocus customer priorities.

Northwestern Mutual offers a unique Long-Term Advantage product with life insurance benefits.

Upsides

The aging population increases demand for retirement planning and long-term care solutions.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Northwestern Mutual's data analytics capabilities.

Digital transformation in insurance leads to more personalized customer experiences.

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