AVP Associate Counsel- Privacy

Job Description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters

The AVP Associate Counsel-Privacy provides counsel and guidance regarding legal matters of the corporation to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain its operations within state and federal limits. This team member provides legal work in the support of the Privacy function.

Responsibilities

About the role:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to corporate personnel in various activities to protect the Corporation's interests from a legal privacy perspective and prevent legal disputes from occurring.
• Ensure Corporate compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Assist senior attorneys in the management of outside counsel hired to obtain legal opinions.
• Assist in research, review, analysis, drafting and approval of various documents, policies, procedures, awareness, training, and obligations to which the Company is or may become a party.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity related law and events in areas of special interest to the Company.
• Provide continued development and maintenance of a comprehensive privacy program which minimizes risk and maintains the confidentiality of personal information of consumers and employees and other applicable company data.
• Support Cybersecurity regulatory change management.
• Work collaboratively with Cybersecurity, Compliance, IT, Purchasing and other business functions to embed privacy related requirements within new and existing processes, projects and teams.
• Work collaboratively with various business units at all levels of the organization on privacy matters.
• Assist in investigations and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and effective incident response.
• Assist in managing customer privacy notice revisions and processes.
• Provide support for implementation of new privacy laws and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all company policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you an ideal candidate:

• Broad knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity related standards affecting a publicly held corporation engaging in consumer retail and finance operations and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research.
• Working knowledge of US privacy laws with focus on consumer finance and auto insurance related privacy laws, and applicable global privacy laws.
• Knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations preferable.
• Understanding of auto finance and auto insurance.
• Understanding of various legal research software and word processing software packages (e.g., Lexis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
• Proficient knowledge of corporate files.
• Ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.
• Analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with corporate personnel, customers and contractors.
• Effective communication skills including oral, written and presentation.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal documents.
  
  

Work Experience

2-4 years of relevant experience Required

Admitted to practice law in minimum of one state Required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Master’s Degree JD from an accredited law school Required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office