Americas Legal Counsel

Dassault Systèmes; Vélizy-Villacoublay; Hybride; USD 160 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company, Dassault Systèmes, is seeking a motivated SR. Legal Counsel specializing in Intellectual Property, offering an onsite/hybrid role with responsibilities ranging from licensing agreements to M&A due diligence. Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctor, bar admission, and 6+ years of experience in technology agreements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal experience in technology agreements from a law firm or in-house.
• Experience with open source software and commercial contracts negotiation.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate inbound licensing agreements for software components.
• Provide IP-related support for partnerships and service agreements.
• Assist in M&A due diligence and IP integration.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Integrity

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Technological curiosity

Formation

Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school

Admission to the Massachusetts, California, or other state bar

Description du poste

DASSAULT SYSTEMES is looking for a motivated SR. Legal Counsel – Intellectual Property to join our Legal team in our Waltham, MA office, in an onsite / hybrid role.

As a member of our North American legal team, you will support a wide range of IP issues, including managing IP contractual matters, M&A due diligence, IP litigation, and other legal responsibilities.

1. Draft and negotiate inbound licensing agreements for third-party software components included in Dassault Systèmes Group products, in collaboration with Research and Development teams.
2. Provide IP-related support for other agreements such as partnerships, outbound licenses, and service agreements.
3. Facilitate feedback and approval from internal cross-functional groups.
4. Assist in growth-related operations, including M&A due diligence and IP integration.
5. This role is not focused on patents; patent bar admission is not required.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school.
2. Admission to the Massachusetts, California, or other state bar.
3. 6+ years of legal experience in technology agreements, from a law firm or in-house, or both.
4. Candidates with a combined 6+ years of legal and technical experience will be considered.

Additional requirements include:

• Hybrid work at DS local office.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience with open source software and commercial software contracts negotiation.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, team-oriented, process-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and receptive to coaching.
• Technologically curious with a history of self-education in technology.

Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $190,000, including base salary and bonus.