Assistant General Counsel

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

•  Open to any RSM US office location

As a member of RSM’s General Counsel’s Office, you will assist a team of attorneys supporting RSM’s business.

Duties include:

• Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including management of data incident response planning, analysis and remediation efforts and data governance policy
• Negotiate technology agreements, including domestic and international licensing agreements, software development agreements, Saas agreements, SLAs, data protection arrangements (including DPAs, BAAs, etc.), proofs of concept and joint venture/collaboration agreements
• Advise on legal aspects of AI technology, initiatives and strategy
• Provide counsel to key stakeholders in development of new technology applications, licensing of technology applications (inbound and outbound) and related intellectual property matters
• Manage and coordinate certain IP maintenance and infringement matters with marketing team and outside counsel, including trademark analysis and registration matters
• Advise and assist information technology and client service teams with software vendor audit inquiries
• Advise on wide range of AI, data and privacy regulations relevant to a global accounting and professional services firm, including state data regulations (including CCPA/CPRA), CPA professional services data regulations, IRS 7216, HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, Canadian provincial data laws, cookie/tracking laws, CAN-SPAM, CASL, DORA
• Support information security and risk management teams with maintaining information security industry frameworks and standards, including SOC2 compliance and ISO27001 certification 
• Advise on technology aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestiture transactions
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance with respect to technology strategy and new technology initiatives
   

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• JD and member of any state bar in good standing
• 8-12 years of relevant technology law experience with law firm or in-house experience
• Superior work ethic and high-energy individual
• Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and propose strategic solutions
• Positive attitude and willing to tackle wide range of routine to complex projects in a high-volume environment
• Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously
• Expertise in data protection and privacy regulations, including relevant US state laws, GLBA, UK Data Protection Act, GDPR and the like
• Knowledge and understanding of AI related legal and governance requirements, and experience with integration of AI into work processes.
• Excellent communication skills, must be articulate and possess critical thinking and writing skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal clients, senior executives, and Firm personnel in multiple departments
• Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities
• Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Experience in the accounting services industry or professional services industry a plus, but not required
• Experience with Canada/UK/India/El Salvador/EU law a plus but not required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $240,900 - $456,000