Assistant General Counsel

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

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.

EEO, Accommodations, and Legal Notices

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 related nursing conditions); 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. 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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future. 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

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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