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Job Summary

The VP, Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Alliance Data Systems Corporation (“ADS” and, collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) in-house legal team, a group of attorneys and legal support professionals providing legal services, advice and counsel to the publicly-traded company and its subsidiaries. The VP, Assistant General Counsel reports to the General Counsel, and is the primary internal lawyer supporting the General Counsel in providing legal services, advice and counsel to Company stakeholders. In fulfilling these duties, the VP, Assistant General Counsel works collaboratively with leaders and organizations across the enterprise to provide the Company, its lines of business and internal organizations and stakeholders with corporate legal advice and services. The VP, Assistant General Counsel also supports the General Counsel with respect to working with and advising the ADS Board of Directors (the “Board”) and its committees as well as the Company’s executive leadership on a broad variety of corporate matters.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Corporate Legal Counsel – The VP, Assistant General Counsel is among the primary internal lawyers supporting the General Counsel in the following areas:

Oversight and management of the Company’s obligations as a publicly-traded issuer under U.S. federal securities laws, including its reporting and other obligations with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The New York Stock Exchange. These activities include oversight of the preparation and filing of ADS’ annual proxy statement, annual report on Form 10-K and other periodic SEC disclosure documents and beneficial ownership reports.

Significant ADS transactions, including debt and equity offerings and M&A and corporate finance transactions.

Administration of meetings of, preparation and delivery of reports to, and providing advice on securities law and other relevant matters to, the Board and its committees.

Administration, development and execution of good corporate governance practices, including administration of the Company’s Insider Trading Policy, Insider Trading Policy for Covered Persons, and certain other Company policies implemented because of underlying legal and/or regulatory requirements.

Providing corporate legal advice, counsel and services to the Company’s leadership, businesses and internal organizations.

Managing and working collaboratively with outside counsel.

Relationship Management – Maintain a strong executive presence and demonstrate strong executive relationship skills. Develop exceptional working relationship with management personnel and leadership across the enterprise. Work with stakeholders across the Company to ensure corporate legal matters are timely and effectively addressed.

Reports to : EVP, CAO General Counsel & Secretary

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements : Normal office environment or hybrid of in-office / work-at-home

Travel : Some travel may be required from time to time

Direct Reports : TBD

Minimum Qualifications :

Degree Required : Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Area of Study : Law

Certifications Required : Actively licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction(s)

Years of Work Experience Required : 10 or more years

Type/Focus of Work Experience Required : Corporate and Securities practice at a law firm and/or public company; broad knowledge of federal securities laws and Delaware corporate law; M&A and securities offering experience; corporate governance expertise

Preferred Experience :

Degree Preferred : Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Area of Study : Law

Years of Work Experience Preferred : 12+ years

Type/Focus of Work Experience Preferred : Corporate and Securities practice at a law firm and/or public company; broad knowledge of federal securities laws and Delaware corporate law; M&A and securities offering experience; corporate governance expertise; familiarity with ESG and Sustainability

Education Requirements:

Certifications:

Work Experience

Ten or more years

Skills

Board of Directors Presentation, Business (Corporate) Law, Corporate Governance, Insider Trading, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Securities Laws, Securities Offerings, U.S. SEC Filings

About Alliance Data

Alliance Data ® (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions serving large, consumer-based industries. The Company creates and deploys customized solutions that measurably change consumer behavior while driving business growth and profitability for some of today's most recognizable brands. Alliance Data helps its partners create and increase customer loyalty across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and emerging technologies. A FORTUNE 500 and S&P MidCap 400 company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Alliance Data consists of businesses that together employ over 8,500 associates at more than 50 locations worldwide.

Alliance Data’s Card Services business is a provider of market-leading private label, co-brand, and business credit card programs. LoyaltyOne ® owns and operates the AIR MILES ® Reward Program, Canada’s most recognized loyalty program, and Netherlands-based BrandLoyalty , a global provider of tailor-made loyalty programs for grocers. More information about Alliance Data can be found at www.AllianceData.com .

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Alliance Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Alliance Data will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.
Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for Alliance Data.
Alliance Data participates in E-Verify.
Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal and credit histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Alliance Data complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. Applicants with disabilities may contact Alliance Data to request an arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at TaOps@alliancedata.com .

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