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Rocket Software Senior IP Counsel in Helena, Montana
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Job Description Summary:
Job Overview:
The Senior IP Counsel is a strategic and cross-functional role. As such, the successful candidate will provide intellectual property (IP) analyses, advice, and other support services to in-house clients across multiple functions at Rocket Software.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Principal duties include structuring, drafting and negotiating incoming and outgoing technology licenses, strategically maintaining Rocket’s IP portfolio, ensuring compliance with third party and open source software (OSS) licenses by reviewing Source Code Analysis (SCA) results, and determining proper export classification and licensing based on the encryption functionality of products. In addition, the Senior IP Counsel shall project manage and assist in initiatives and workstreams related to creating or improving processes, compliance programs, and policies.
Maintain Rocket’s IP portfolio of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Review Source Code Analysis (SCA) results for proper licensing of third party proprietary and open source software (OSS).
Review the use of encryption in Rocket software and ensure compliance with associated export classification requirements.
Advise colleagues on, help negotiate, and draft software license agreements.
Manage IP outside counsel and process, including reviewing and revising applications and Office Action responses, working closely with inventors to identify and protect inventions, and working closely with marketing and product teams for appropriate trademark protection.
Oversee the process for escrow of Rocket software.
Support compliance activities regarding export controls.
Advise colleagues on proposed changes to the IP portfolio.
Advise colleagues on IP matters in proposed acquisitions of assets or companies.
Advise colleagues on IP matters in strategic technology partnerships.
Advise colleagues on IP matters in product development and marketing.
Qualifications:
Excellent academic credentials, law degree.
Must be in good standing with at least one State Bar.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or strong technical background.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in law firms and/or in-house legal positions practicing intellectual property law.
Experience in software and/or other high technology industries.
Experience with AI and related legal considerations.
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, and export control 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.
Effective written and oral communication skills are essential. 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.
Must manage conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
Inherent ability to act with the highest integrity and professionalism.
Information Security:
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. 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:
At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.
The base salary range for this role is $132,519.00 - $165,649.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)
Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family’s) needs
Retirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket Software
Life and disability coverage
Leadership and skills training opportunities
Two paid work days for off-site training
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.
Rocket is 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 call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We’re people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.