# Legal Counsel

Hiring organization: [Rocket Software](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/rocket-software)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/da124a6e-097e-4cdc-99fe-e2cae19407d4

Listed on Rocket Software's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: United States
- Salary: 88500 – 119475 USD per year

## Summary

A commercial lawyer will handle contract drafting, negotiation, and legal counsel for sales and business units at a software company, focusing on deal structuring and compliance across technology transactions. This role suits someone with in-house and law firm experience who can advise on complex agreements and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

_Our summary, not Rocket Software's wording._

## Skills named

Data Protection, Export Control

## Required

- Law degree and US state bar license
- Minimum 2 years combined law firm and in-house experience
- Experience with software and high-technology industries
- Experience structuring technology sales, licensing, and procurement transactions
- Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex IT contracts
- Knowledge of software licensing, data protection, export control, and anti-corruption laws

## Nice to have

- Experience in international transactions
- Proven track record as a team player and consensus builder
- Demonstrated proactive problem-solving and ability to work autonomously

Apply on Rocket Software's site: https://rocket.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/rocket_careers/job/United-States/Counsel_R2026-6616