Counsel, Technology Transactions

Join our team at Royal Caribbean Group, the vacation-industry leader with global brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to explore the world.

About the role

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. Based in Miami, Florida, this position partners closely with senior executives and stakeholders located across the United States and internationally.

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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school; membership in the Florida Bar or qualification for Registered In-House Counsel required.
• 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.

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.
• 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.