Friendly but chaotic - werkgeversreview Legal Counsel bij Ally Financial

Pretty good work life balance

Not fully remote, which is unfortunate.

Ally is filled with talented, hardworking people, and the sense of community - especially through the great people, employee resource groups, and volunteer efforts is a highlight of the company. There is a strong foundation built on collaboration, shared purpose, and a genuine commitment to giving back, which makes working alongside peers a positive and meaningful experience.

The current “Focused Forward” strategy has created an environment where profit and efficiency are clearly being prioritized over people. Teams across the organization are operating beyond reasonable capacity, and burnout has become widespread. Expectations continue to increase without the necessary resources or support to sustain them, making it difficult to find employees who are not feeling overwhelmed or stretched too thin.