McKinsey & Company
Assistant General Counsel, Technology Legal team
McKinsey & Company, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Legal
Assistant General Counsel, Technology Legal teamJob ID: 92708Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You've come to the right place.Who You'll Work With
You will work closely with the wider McKinsey Legal Department and other firm functions including our Technology Ecosystem, Cyber Security, Risk, and Compliance. You will have an opportunity to work with and learn from experienced lawyers with backgrounds in a wide range of technology-related legal specialties.Your impact within our firm
You will become a member of the Technology Legal Team within McKinsey Legal, based in one of our US offices (New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, or Atlanta preferred). Our Technology Legal Team has global responsibilities covering a wide range of technology legal topics, including:Advising our consultants on engagements involving technology delivery;Reviewing new software and technology assets in development;Acting as product counsel to our internal and client-facing teams responsible for technology products and services;Analyzing, advising, and preparing for regulatory changes in artificial intelligence, data localization, cyber security and technology more broadly;Advising our information security team and security operations center;Managing our intellectual property portfolio;Supporting our regional lawyers in their work involving technology.All of our Technology Legal Team members assist across topics. Your role will focus primarily on our internal technology systems and products - providing counsel for new, developing, and established products and/or tech systems and advising on legal topics related to data beyond the scope of personal data. Over time your role may involve other aspects of our team's work. You will review and advise our product teams on technology systems and products that we build or implement to support the work of our firm. You will advise on complex, large scale data projects and programs. You will monitor regulatory proposals and changes, developing strategies for implementing regulatory requirements, and educating our teams outside of legal on regulatory developments in their space. You will take an active role in internal knowledge and learning, e.g., developing precedent documents and rolling-out training for firm leadership, the wider McKinsey Legal Department, and other firm functions. You will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts relating to software, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cyber security, and data usage. Negotiations will entail frequent interaction with McKinsey clients and consultants. You will also identify best practices to address legal and professional issues impacting the firm's business, including counseling consultants on the application of McKinsey's internal policies.Your qualifications and skills
You have at least 4 years' experience advising on legal matters involving technology;You are a team player who is highly collaborative, collegiate and flexible, with a willingness to take on new, unexpected, and challenging assignments;You have commercial awareness and pragmatic counseling;You have the ability to identify the most salient pressure points in complex and varied technological scenarios;You are an excellent communicator who conveys information clearly in written and verbal form;You are able to translate large amounts of complex information into a digestible format capable of being understood by busy, non-legal professionals;You are an accomplished project manager with the ability to readily switch between pragmatism and in-depth analysis;You are comfortable in a highly challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment;You are fluent in English.Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.Apply Now
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $196,000 - $262,000 USD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary/hourly wages for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
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Assistant General Counsel, Technology Legal teamJob ID: 92708Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You've come to the right place.Who You'll Work With
You will work closely with the wider McKinsey Legal Department and other firm functions including our Technology Ecosystem, Cyber Security, Risk, and Compliance. You will have an opportunity to work with and learn from experienced lawyers with backgrounds in a wide range of technology-related legal specialties.Your impact within our firm
You will become a member of the Technology Legal Team within McKinsey Legal, based in one of our US offices (New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, or Atlanta preferred). Our Technology Legal Team has global responsibilities covering a wide range of technology legal topics, including:Advising our consultants on engagements involving technology delivery;Reviewing new software and technology assets in development;Acting as product counsel to our internal and client-facing teams responsible for technology products and services;Analyzing, advising, and preparing for regulatory changes in artificial intelligence, data localization, cyber security and technology more broadly;Advising our information security team and security operations center;Managing our intellectual property portfolio;Supporting our regional lawyers in their work involving technology.All of our Technology Legal Team members assist across topics. Your role will focus primarily on our internal technology systems and products - providing counsel for new, developing, and established products and/or tech systems and advising on legal topics related to data beyond the scope of personal data. Over time your role may involve other aspects of our team's work. You will review and advise our product teams on technology systems and products that we build or implement to support the work of our firm. You will advise on complex, large scale data projects and programs. You will monitor regulatory proposals and changes, developing strategies for implementing regulatory requirements, and educating our teams outside of legal on regulatory developments in their space. You will take an active role in internal knowledge and learning, e.g., developing precedent documents and rolling-out training for firm leadership, the wider McKinsey Legal Department, and other firm functions. You will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts relating to software, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cyber security, and data usage. Negotiations will entail frequent interaction with McKinsey clients and consultants. You will also identify best practices to address legal and professional issues impacting the firm's business, including counseling consultants on the application of McKinsey's internal policies.Your qualifications and skills
You have at least 4 years' experience advising on legal matters involving technology;You are a team player who is highly collaborative, collegiate and flexible, with a willingness to take on new, unexpected, and challenging assignments;You have commercial awareness and pragmatic counseling;You have the ability to identify the most salient pressure points in complex and varied technological scenarios;You are an excellent communicator who conveys information clearly in written and verbal form;You are able to translate large amounts of complex information into a digestible format capable of being understood by busy, non-legal professionals;You are an accomplished project manager with the ability to readily switch between pragmatism and in-depth analysis;You are comfortable in a highly challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment;You are fluent in English.Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.Apply Now
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $196,000 - $262,000 USD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary/hourly wages for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
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