REMOTE Legal Counsel

Full time

Rocket Software's in-house legal team is seeking a Legal Counsel to support revenue-generating activities for the Americas sales organization while providing strategic, cross-functional, business-focused legal advice to significant customers, partners and vendors. As such, the successful candidate will provide commercial legal services to in-house clients, primarily Sales, as well as across multiple functions while partnering with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Principal duties include structuring, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including direct sales and partner agreements and associated ancillary documents, incoming and outgoing and confidentiality agreements, as well as complex strategic contracts.

Duties also include: serving as legal counsel on business deals; resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, provide legal support to management and business units regarding applicable laws and regulations and participate in new business processes within the business and risk areas.

Develop a thorough understanding of Rocket’s business, products, markets, customers and partners in order to identify trends and formulate effective compliance strategies.

Counsel the business team on legal issues and risks, business strategies, complex deal structures, approval processes, intellectual property and other issues related to technology transactions.

Provide day to day responses to requests for legal support for the company as needed.

Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation and/or data requires evaluation of intangibles and legal expertise.

Counsel and collaborate with other members of the legal department in areas of expertise.

Ensure group companies’ compliance to laws and regulations such as Data Protection, Anti-bribery, Export Controls and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Help with the maintenance and update of corporate governance policies and procedures.

Strong academic credentials, law degree.

Must be licensed to practice law in at least one US State.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a law firm and in-house legal positions.

Experience in software and/or other high technology industries.

Experience in international transactions.

Experience with technology sales, licensing and procurement transactions and related distributor, reseller, cloud computing, and software product and services agreements.

Demonstrated ability to draft, review and negotiate complex IT contracts.

Knowledge of and experience with pertinent laws, including software licensing, data protection, export control and anti-corruption laws.

Ability to clearly articulate and defend risk analysis; critically examine business practices to ensure they are aligned with legal requirements; provide advice regarding business practice risk.

Successful candidate is a proven team player and consensus builder that takes a business approach to law.

Successful candidate is a flexible self-starter and proactive problem solver who can work autonomously and handle significant client contact.

Ability to clearly present information, in writing and orally, respond to questions from executives, managers, customers, and other employees, with focus on client service.

Diplomatic, approachable and possessing good business and personal judgment.

ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.

A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

• LI-Remote
• Annual salary range for this position is between $88,500.00 - $119,475.00 gross before taxes.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

Life and disability coverage

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

Monthly student debt benefit program

Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.