Guided by our company Purpose of “Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities,” we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.
We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to “what” we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and “how” we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department’s Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian’s purpose, priorities, and values.
Do you want to be part of a collaborative fast-paced Data Strategy & Security team as an AI Legal Counsel?
In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of Guardian’s Data Strategy & Security Practice. You will play a critical role in providing legal advice to business partners regarding Guardian’s adoption, implementation, and oversight of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and predictive models, as well as our use of external consumer data and information sources (“ECDIS”).
A successful candidate will have excellent research and organizational skills, as you will be required to understand and manage the laws and regulations affecting insurers’ use of AI and ECDIS in a constantly evolving and high-profile regulatory environment. The ability to influence and drive proactive partnership in a changing business environment is critical. You will develop cross-business connections, provide industry perspective and best practices guidance while considering long-term outcomes and the needs of partners/clients when providing advice. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Data Strategy & Security, practice group.
You are:
- Energized and excited by challenging goals, which reflect in a true sense of competitiveness and commit to results.
- Adaptable. You embrace ambiguity, complexity, uncertainty, and volatility.
- A strategic analytical person able to simplify strategic success and innovation.
- An effective communicator, with a proven history of influencing cross-functional teams and establishing and lead strong relationships with critical partners and executive stakeholders.
- Able to effectively convey ideas and engage in meaningful conversations.
- Provide advice and counsel to business on AI- and ECDIS-driven strategies and innovation initiatives in their organizations.
- Participate in AI and ECDIS forums, build partnerships internally across Guardian, and help ensure that the responsible use of AI and ECDIS are embedded in Guardian’s fundamental business practices and policies.
- Assist in driving cross-functional engagement across the enterprise, including among senior leadership to promote the responsible use of AI and ECDIS.
- Advise and assist with the implementation of new AI and ECDIS laws and regulations.
- Represent the Data Strategy and Security practice group as a key advisor to stakeholders to establish, inform, and maintain company-wide AI and ECDIS policies.
- Participate in the development, rollout and management of AI impact assessments and model/data inventory updates.
- Provide effective, prompt compliance advice and support business units in operationalizing AI and ECDIS compliance, rectifying problems, and responding to emerging challenges.
- Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
- Review and advise on AI and ECDIS requirements, as well as other data strategy and security terms, involving commercial and vendor contract engagements.
You have:
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience, preferably in connection with AI, ECDIS and/or the financial services industry.
- JD and licensed to practice law in New York.
- Strong legal research and organizational skills.
- Ability to address complex and challenging issues and communicate effectively with business leaders at all levels to optimize risk management, productivity, and communication.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, hands-on, challenging environment and respond to questions from business areas and a complex subsidiary organization.
- Respect for diversity and ideas of others, willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment and motivation skills required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in an organizational setting, corporation integrity and strong interpersonal skills are essential to success.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent analytical ability, problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills are essential.
Location /Travel
Hybrid role: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH, Hudson Yards, NYC
Travel to Guardian offices as requested by the People Leader
Salary Range
$148,940.00 - $244,685.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
- Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
- Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
- Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
- Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
- Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
- Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
- Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
- Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
- Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
- Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
- Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
- Adoption assistance
- College planning
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan assistance
- Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
- Employee Resource Groups:
- Colleague Connection Committees
- Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
- Voluntary self-ID
- Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
