Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property (2+ years exp)

Dassault Systèmes; Vélizy-Villacoublay; Hybride; USD 140 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel for Intellectual Property to join their Legal team, focusing on IP-related issues and collaborating with Research and Development teams. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, bar admission, and relevant legal experience in technology agreements, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience in Technology agreements.
• Ability to balance legal and technical backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Support IP-focused issues including managing IP contractual matters and M&A due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate inbound licensing agreements for software components.

Connaissances

Integrity

Knowledge of open source software

Negotiation of commercial software contracts

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Formation

Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school

Admission to the Massachusetts, California, or other state bar

Description du poste

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

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

You will work closely with Research and Development teams to draft and negotiate inbound licensing agreements for third-party software components included in Dassault Systèmes Group products.

You will also provide IP-related support for other agreements such as partnerships, outbound licenses, and services agreements with limited guidance, facilitating feedback and approval from internal cross-functional groups.

You may assist in growth-related operations, including M&A due diligence and IP integration.

This role is not focused on patents; patent bar admission is not required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school
• Admission to the Massachusetts, California, or other state bar
• 2+ years of legal experience in Technology agreements, either at a law firm or in-house, or both

We will consider candidates with a combined 3+ years of experience, balancing legal and technical backgrounds.

Hybrid work at DS local office

Qualifications and Skills

• Highest level of integrity and ethical standards
• Knowledge of open source software and negotiation of commercial software contracts
• Self-starter, autonomous, rigorous, and a team player
• Process-driven with a focus on improving legal support efficiency
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Enthusiastic, motivated, eager to learn, and receptive to coaching
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Curious about new technology with a history of self-education in tech topics

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Compensation: Between $140,000 - $165,000, including base salary and target bonus, commensurate with experience.