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BMC Software
BMC Software
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
B2BEnterpriseSaaS
BMC Software develops enterprise technology for IT operations, service management, automation, and cloud and mainframe environments. Its portfolio includes on-premises and SaaS products that help businesses monitor infrastructure, manage IT services, and automate operational workflows. The company also incorporates AI capabilities and collaboration tools into its solutions, with opportunities spanning the development and delivery of software for business customers.
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Chief Litigation Counsel - Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Lead BMC Software’s global litigation, intellectual property disputes, legal risk, and outside counsel strategy. Advise executive leadership and the board within an enterprise software company.

USUnited StatesTXTexas
$152,850 – $254,750 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Direct a large global portfolio of complex, high-value intellectual property, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters from initial assessment through resolution
  • Guide internal lawyers, paralegals, international legal staff, and external counsel through delegation, development, and workload planning
  • Shape and carry out litigation strategies that advance BMC’s interests, innovation, and worldwide business priorities
  • Counsel the business on enforcing intellectual property rights and defending infringement allegations across international markets
  • Represent BMC in court proceedings, regulatory matters, and relevant industry forums
  • Manage legal holds, eDiscovery, document review, and defensible information-governance practices
  • Source and oversee external law firms, negotiate engagement terms, and evaluate performance, results, and cost effectiveness
  • Create alternative fee structures and manage legal service providers
  • Control litigation budgets, monitor expenditures, and introduce measures to improve cost efficiency
  • Counsel executives and the board on legal exposure, regulatory changes, and compliance obligations
  • Assess litigation risks connected to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions
  • Advance enterprise AI governance by assessing legal and regulatory exposure and creating responsible-use policies, review procedures, and contract provisions
  • Work with Human Resources, Finance, IT, Operations, and other functions to identify and manage legal risks
  • Create and deliver training covering compliance obligations and strategies for reducing risk
  • Upgrade matter management, billing, communications, reporting, and the broader legal technology environment
  • Present legal recommendations to the CEO, executive team, and board
  • Produce recurring litigation reports covering strategy, exposure, reserves, contingencies, and significant developments
  • Coordinate with Finance and auditors to support reliable financial statements and disclosures

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Authorization to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction
  • At least seven years of progressively responsible legal experience handling significant litigation in-house or at a major law firm
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities
  • High ethical standards and a strong commitment to compliance
  • Strategic judgment with the ability to anticipate legal exposure and address emerging issues globally
  • Collaborative, adaptable approach and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across cultures
  • Preferred: Track record of managing external counsel and legal budgets effectively
  • Preferred: Experience leading legal teams and external counsel across borders
  • Preferred: Background in technology or software, particularly intellectual property protection and enforcement
  • Preferred: Familiarity with international regulatory environments and cross-border disputes

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a variable compensation plan
  • Benefits determined by country
  • Reasonable accommodation available throughout the application and hiring process
  • Equal opportunity employment

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