Senior Director, Product Counsel

Rocket Software

Primary legal advisor to Rocket's product, engineering, and services teams. Leading AI legal program and advising on compliance, governance, and technology transactions.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,500 - $222,075 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Advise on, draft, and negotiate complex technology agreements, including software license agreements, AI and data licensing arrangements, and strategic technology partnerships
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
Advise on OSS strategy in the context of AI and product development
Oversee export control compliance as it relates to Rocket's software products, including encryption classification requirements, and advise on export control considerations in product development, AI deployments, and international transactions
Advise on IP strategy in the context of AI and product
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
Advise senior leadership on legal, IP, and product considerations in proposed 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 other technology-related legal areas that affect Rocket's products and business, and proactively translate regulatory developments into actionable guidance
Develop and deliver legal training and educational resources to product, engineering, and business teams on AI governance, IP, OSS, and technology law topics to build legal literacy and scalable compliance practices across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent academic credentials; J.D. from an accredited law school required
Must be in good standing with at least one State Bar
Minimum of 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, including significant in-house experience
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
Deep knowledge of and hands-on experience with AI and machine learning legal issues, including AI governance frameworks, training data and model licensing, generative AI risks and liability, and applicable or emerging AI regulations (EU AI Act, US Executive Orders, etc.)
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
Deep technical fluency in software, AI/ML systems, and related technologies; 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; 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

intellectual property lawtechnology transactionsAI governance frameworkstraining data licensinggenerative AI riskssoftware licensingdata protection lawsexport control lawslegal risk analysisM&A transactions

Soft Skills

senior leadership capabilitystrategic directioninfluence at executive levelteam playerflexible self-starterproactive problem solvereffective communication skillsorganizational skillsclient service focusgood business judgment

Certifications

J.D. from an accredited law schoolState Bar membership