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Product Counsel Senior Director Jobs in Yankton, USA at Rocket Software, Inc.
Job Overview
The Product Counsel Senior Director serves as the primary legal advisor to Rocket’s product, engineering, and services teams, providing proactive and strategic counsel across the full product lifecycle. The role leads Rocket’s responsible AI legal program, advises on product development, commercialization, and go‑to‑market strategies, and serves as a key legal resource on technology transactions including licensing, strategic partnerships, and M&A.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 emerging AI regulations worldwide.
- Serve as the dedicated legal partner to product management, engineering, and AI/ML teams, providing embedded support across the product development lifecycle.
- Develop, implement, and maintain product governance frameworks for AI/ML product risk, data inputs and outputs, third‑party model integrations, and regulatory compliance.
- Advise on, draft, negotiate, and manage complex technology agreements, including software license agreements, AI and data licensing arrangements, and strategic technology partnerships.
- Support and lead IP and product counsel work streams in M&A transactions and other strategic corporate transactions, including due diligence, risk assessment, deal structuring, and post‑closing integration matters.
- Advise on open source strategy in the context of AI and product development and oversee export control compliance for Rocket’s software products.
- Lead cross‑functional process improvement, compliance program development, and legal policy initiatives across the IP and product legal function.
- Advise senior leadership on legal, IP, and product considerations for acquisitions, divestitures, and investments, including AI‑specific diligence and integration risk.
- Monitor, analyze, and advise on developments in AI law and regulation, data privacy, open source, and related technology legal areas.
- Develop and deliver legal training and educational resources on AI governance, IP, OSS, and technology law topics to build legal literacy across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; in good standing with at least one State Bar.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in law firm and/or in‑house legal positions, with substantial experience in intellectual property, technology transactions, and/or product counsel roles.
- Minimum 5 years of experience practicing intellectual property law in law firms and/or in‑house settings.
- Engineering or other relevant technical degree and experience in software or high‑technology industries.
- Deep knowledge of AI and machine learning legal issues, including AI governance frameworks, training data and model licensing, generative AI risks and liability, and emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act).
- Demonstrated senior leadership capability with strategic direction, executive influence, and management of broad legal portfolios.
- Strong technical fluency in software, AI/ML systems, and related technologies, with ability to engage engineers and translate technical concepts into legal risk analysis.
- Knowledge of software licensing, data protection, and export control laws.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present information to executives, managers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast‑paced environment and to work autonomously.
- High integrity, professionalism, and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation time, paid holidays, and sick time.
- Health and wellness coverage options for employees 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.
Annual salary range: $ – $ gross before taxes (USA).
EEO 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.
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Title: Product Counsel Senior Director
Company: Rocket Software, Inc.
Location: Yankton, USA
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