Description:
Position Summary:The Counsel, Technology Transactions is a key legal advisor responsible for delivering strategic guidance and complex contract support to Royal Caribbean Group's Technology and Digital functions across all cruise brands. This role manages high-priority initiatives and provides counsel on technology-driven commercial transactions, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. The Counsel, Technology Transactions leverages deep expertise and leadership capabilities to influence decision-making, implement best practices, and oversee technology-related legal processes impacting global operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads and negotiates complex commercial transactions and technology agreements, including software development, SaaS, licensing, and enterprise solution contracts.
- Develops and maintains contract templates, lifecycle processes, and governance frameworks to ensure operational excellence and mitigate legal risks.
- Advises senior stakeholders on strategic contract terms, compliance risks, evolving regulatory requirements, and alignment with corporate policies.
- Implements legal process improvement initiatives, including technology adoption (e.g., contract management systems), to enhance efficiency across global operations.
- Oversees resolution of pre-litigation issues, litigation matters, and post-contract disputes to protect the company's interests and minimize exposure.
- Provides expert guidance on information security, U.S.-based data protection regulations, indemnity provisions, and contractual limitation-of-liability strategies.
- Coaches and trains legal and business teams on negotiation best practices, governance policies, and contractual risk management.
- Manages multiple high-complexity projects and prioritizes cross-functional delivery timelines in fast-paced environments.
- Serves as a key escalation point for technology-related legal matters, driving business-minded solutions that protect enterprise objectives.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school; membership in the Florida Bar or qualification for Registered In-House Counsel required.
Experience:
- Minimum 7+ years of experience providing legal counsel on technology transactions, intellectual property, and digital ecosystems.
- Proven experience negotiating enterprise-level agreements and advising on complex contractual risks.Prior exposure in regulated environments and global technology operations strongly preferred.
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Expertise in technology contracts, lifecycle tools (e.g., Coupa CLM), and risk management strategies.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing data privacy, cybersecurity, and e-commerce.
- Advanced negotiation and drafting skills for high-value, multi-jurisdictional agreements.
Leadership/Behavioral Competencies:
- Exceptional influencing capabilities with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
- Strategic decision-making, prioritization, and ability to lead process improvements across diverse teams.
- Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills for clear, actionable advice.
- Comfortable operating in dynamic, high-volume environments with competing priorities.
