Rocket Software

Product Counsel Senior Director

United States, Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specified$165k-$222kDetected 30 days ago

Machine LearningLLMsComplianceProduct ManagementM&AProcess ImprovementIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Job Description Summary: The Product Counsel Senior Director serves as the primary legal advisor to Rocket's product, engineering, and services teams, providing proactive and strategic legal counsel across the full product lifecycle.
Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lead Rocket's AI legal program, including advising on AI-related development, training data sourcing and licensing, AI-generated output ownership, algorithmic accountability, and compliance with applicable and emerging AI regulations and frameworks globally.
Serve as the dedicated legal partner to product management, engineering, and AI/ML teams, providing embedded legal support across the product development lifecycle.
Develop, implement, and maintain product governance frameworks, including policies and processes related to AI/ML product risk, data inputs and outputs, third-party model integrations, and regulatory compliance across key markets.
Support and lead IP and product counsel workstreams in M&A transactions and other strategic corporate transactions, including due diligence, risk assessment, deal structuring, and post-closing integration matters.
Take on leadership of matters and workstreams across the full scope of the IP and product legal function as needed, and drive cross-functional process improvement, compliance program development, and legal policy initiatives.
The Product Counsel Senior Director also supports and leads, as appropriate, IP portfolio management, open source and SCA compliance, and export control matters.
The role is expected to operate with significant autonomy and drive cross-functional legal initiatives, process improvements, and product and AI legal compliance programs across the organization.

J.D. from an accredited law school required.
Must be in good standing with at least one State Bar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in law firms and/or in-house legal positions practicing intellectual property law.
Engineering or other relevant technical degree and experience in software and/or other high technology industries.
Demonstrated senior leadership capability, including the ability to set strategic direction, influence at the executive level, and serve as a deputy and functional leader across a broad legal portfolio.
ability to engage substantively with engineers and product managers on technical matters and translate technical concepts into legal risk analysis.
Knowledge of and experience with pertinent laws, including software licensing, data protection, and export control laws.
Ability to clearly articulate and defend risk analysis
Successful candidate is a proven team player and consensus builder that takes a business approach to law.
Inherent ability to act with the highest integrity and professionalism.

Annual salary range for this position is between $164,500.00 - $222,075.00 gross before taxes.

l Senior Director also supports and leads, as appropriate, IP portfolio management, open source and SCA compliance, and export control matters

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