Senior Counsel

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Counsel - Provide corporate legal services to in-house clients, primarily corporate development and finance teams, for Rocket Software.

Locations:
- Massachusetts, United States (Remote)
- Chemnitz, Germany (Remote)
- Berlin, Germany (Remote)
- Bavaria, Germany (Remote)
- Mannheim, Germany (Remote)

Job Requisition ID: R2024-4336
Posted on: Posted Today

Overview:
- Strategic and cross-functional role focusing on general corporate law
- Reporting to the Associate General Counsel
- Provide legal services to in-house clients
- Support corporate development and finance teams
- Work across multiple functions at Rocket Software

Responsibilities:
- Oversee corporate governance policies and procedures for over 50 legal entities
- Manage outside local counsel in applicable jurisdictions
- Support post-acquisition integration process
- Perform due diligence on target companies
- Advise corporate development teams on potential risks and recommendations
- Assist with Know Your Customer questionnaires
- Provide support on procurement, vendor, and facilities agreements
- Negotiate and review commercial agreements
- Develop a thorough understanding of Rocket's business
- Counsel business team on legal issues and risks
- Provide day-to-day legal support for the company
- Work on significant and unique issues
- Counsel and collaborate with other members of the legal department
- Help maintain and update corporate governance policies and procedures
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulations
- Prepare summaries of changes and suggested actions
- Assist with embedding changes within the company

Qualifications:
- Strong academic credentials and law degree
- Must be licensed to practice law in at least one US State or admitted in an European jurisdiction
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in law firms and in-house legal positions
- Experience in software and/or high technology industries, including M&A
- Experience in international transactions and international law is a plus
- Experience with corporate governance of legal entities
- Ability to clearly articulate and defend risk analysis
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Proven team player and consensus builder
- Flexible self-starter and proactive problem solver
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, approachable, and possessing good business and personal judgment
- Ability to manage conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment
- Inherent ability to act with integrity and professionalism
- Excellent organizational skills
- Notary Public a plus if in the .

Information Security:
- Information security is everyone's responsibility
- All individuals in the organization have a responsibility for security and protection of company information and IT resources

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
- Commitment to an inclusive workplace environment
- Drive inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the workforce

Salary Range: $141, - $177, /year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What Rocket Software Offers:
- Extensive paid time off programs
- Healthcare coverage options
- Retirement savings with matching contributions
- Life and disability coverage
- Leadership and skills training opportunities
- Two paid work days for off-site training

Rocket Software Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation:
- Committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities
- If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please or send an email to
- Determination on request for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis

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Join our team and work with happy, enthusiastic, over-achievers!

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Extensive paid time off programs, healthcare coverage options, retirement savings, life and disability coverage, leadership and skills training opportunities, two paid work days for off-site training.

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Legal Advisory, Risk Analysis, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance Policies, Compliance, Intellectual Property, International Law, Team Management, Communication, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Leadership, Training, Accommodation.

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Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by sending an email to .

Qualification and Experience Law degree, licensed to practice law in at least one US State or admitted in an European jurisdiction.

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