Corporate Counsel, Innovation (AI)

Rimini Street

1d•$150,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

Rimini Street, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Innovation to join their team. This role will report directly to the GVP & Deputy General Counsel, IP, Privacy and Security and will be based in the US, with the possibility of working remotely. The Corporate Counsel, Innovation will collaborate with Innovation Solutions, AI Governance Committee, Product Lines, and other engineering and product-related departments on new product and process development. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with third-party intellectual property rights, AI laws, and privacy and security laws; researching and drafting internal policies; providing internal training and oversight; and offering legal counsel on intellectual property, AI law, and privacy and security matters. The role will also involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, including licensing, strategic partnerships, and data protection agreements, as well as performing general corporate law functions. The position will work closely with the Director and Managing Counsel, Intellectual Property and Director and Managing Counsel, Privacy and Security.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and current licensure to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Technological/engineering/computer science undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
Transactional or litigation legal practice, preferably in one or more of the following areas: intellectual property – patent/copyright/software licensing, AI or privacy and security.
Experience advising on both US and global, intellectual property, privacy and security laws, regulations, and standards.
Proven track record of advancing sophisticated projects.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strategic problem solver with excellent legal and business judgment including demonstrated experience assessing information for risk mitigation opportunities.
A meticulous, business-friendly teammate who can think creatively.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a great sense of humor and commitment to professionalism.
Experience working collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Work closely with our Innovation Solutions, AI Governance Committee, Product Lines and other engineering and product-related departments during concept, development and execution of new products and processes.
Determine best practices for the company’s usage of AI technologies.
Counsel on compliance with intellectual property rights of third parties, AI laws, privacy and security laws and provide internal training and oversight in partnership with other departments.
Research and draft internal processes and policies relating to intellectual property, AI laws, and privacy and security in partnership with other departments.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including license agreements, strategic partnerships, data protection agreements, and counsel on customer agreements and licensing in collaboration with Regional Legal department teams.
Conduct legal/technical review of marketing and technical documentation.
Interact with other Legal department members, company employees, outside counsel and opposing counsel.
Perform other general law functions and provide other general law advice as needed.
Provide other support to the Legal department as needed.