Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property

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

Résumé du poste

A leading company in innovative technology seeks a motivated SR. Legal Counsel specializing in Intellectual Property. The role involves managing IP-related contractual matters and supporting various legal activities in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have strong legal experience, particularly in technology agreements, and a curious mindset towards new tech.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal experience focused on technology agreements.
• Combined experience in legal and technical roles valued.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate inbound licensing agreements for third-party software.
• Assist with M&A due diligence and IP operations integration.
• Provide IP support to the Legal Department.

Connaissances

Knowledge of open source software

Negotiation of commercial software contracts

Process-driven

Attention to detail

Curious about new technologies

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 be part of the Intellectual Property team providing support on a wide range of IP-focused issues, including managing IP contractual matters, M&A due diligence, IP litigation, and other legal responsibilities.

• Draft and negotiate various inbound licensing agreements for third-party software components included in Dassault Systèmes Group products, working closely with Research and Development teams.
• Provide IP-related support to the Legal Department on other agreements, such as partnerships, outbound licenses, and services agreements.
• Facilitate feedback and approval from internal cross-functional groups.
• Assist in growth-related operations of the Group, including M&A due diligence and IP operations integration.

Note: This is not a patent-focused role; admission to the patent bar is not required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts, California, or other state bar.
• 6+ years of legal experience in law firms or in-house, focused on technology agreements, or a combination of legal and technical experience.

We consider candidates with a combined 6+ years of work experience balanced between legal and technical roles.

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

Compensation

Range: $160,000 - $190,000, including base salary and target bonus, commensurate with experience.