Remote Legal Counsel — Tech Transactions

Rocket Software; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 89,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation time

Health and wellness coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Job summary

Rocket Software's in-house legal team seeks a Legal Counsel to support revenue activities for the Americas sales organization. You will provide strategic, business-focused legal advice to customers, partners and vendors, primarily to Sales, across functions, and participate in new business processes with risk and compliance considerations.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex IT contracts, ensure data protection and export control compliance, and align business practices with legal

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one US state.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in law firm and in-house roles.
• Experience in software and/or high-technology industries.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate commercial agreements including direct sales and partner agreements.
• Provide legal support to management on applicable laws and regulations.
• Counsel business teams on risks, IP, and technology transactions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

International transactions

Technology licensing

IT contracts

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Rocket Software's in-house legal team seeks a Legal Counsel to support revenue activities for the Americas sales organization. You will provide strategic, business-focused legal advice to customers, partners and vendors, primarily to Sales, across functions, and participate in new business processes with risk and compliance considerations.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex IT contracts, ensure data protection and export control compliance, and align business practices with legal