Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

DASSAULT SYSTEMES, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides businesses and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Serving over 250,000 clients in 11 industries, from high-tech to life sciences, fashion to transportation, we help businesses and people around the world to create sustainable innovations for today and tomorrow.Our team has an immediate opening for a Corporate & Commercial Legal Counsel professional to work in the office of our North American Headquarters, in Waltham, MA . This is a flexible hybrid work environment with a requirement to be onsite 3 days a week .You will be a member of our Americas Legal Department in a dual role as a member of both the Corporate and M&A team and the Commercial team.Shape your career with 3DS! #WeAre3DSCorporate and M&A duties include : For 3DS entities in the Americas, providing support in the areas of affiliate management, corporate (election of officers & directors, payment of dividends, intercompany agreements, etc.), regulatory issues (corporate transparency laws, filings, etc.), legal research on corporate law issues, etc.Cross-functional support to colleagues in tax, treasury, finance and business in Waltham on corporate matters and to corporate and M&A legal colleagues and business development in FrancePost-acquisition integration, such as mergers, dissolutions, etc.Strategic minority investments and M&A corporate due diligence for proposed acquisitions in the AmericasPrimary responsibilities are drafting, reviewing and negotiating software license agreements, services agreements, vendor contracts, IP licenses and nondisclosure agreements with customers and partners, and ensuring that such contracts are executed in compliance with company policy and applicable laws and regulationsPartner closely with sales and services and finance teams to understand applicable processes and business practices and interact with management on enterprise level matters requiring coordination across organizational linesIdentify and report potential risk associated with customer facing contracts and productsCollaborate with members of the legal team to ensure conformity of contract terms globallyQualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited US law schoolAdmission to Massachusetts or other state bar in the U.S.3-7 years of legal experience at either a law firm or in-house, or bothGeneral corporate law experience, including corporate governance matters and M&AExperience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly with large, domestic and international customersHigh level of integrity without compromise with regards to ethical standardsUnderstand how to support business objectives while managing legal riskAbility to work both independently / autonomously and within a collaborative team structureAbility to manage and prioritize multiple important matters simultaneously, including by being flexible and adaptable, taking the initiative and being able to quickly adjust to evolving internal and external customer requirements and deadlinesProject management skills, including ability to manage autonomously, drive the process forward, analyze legal risks, make legal obligations actionable, involve cross-functional colleagues and manage critical deadlinesHighly organized with critical attention to detailsAbility to build relationships with internal clients and Legal DepartmentPositive, energetic, self-motivated individual with high level of enthusiasmWillingness to learn and incorporate coaching and instructions into daily tasks and assignments and openness and receptivity to other points of viewStrong functional use of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPointStrong communication skills in two parts : 1) very strong writing skills utilizing the rules of English grammar; 2) verbally clear, concise, and grammatically correct oral (speaking) communication skills in EnglishPluses, not required Experience in software industry or with software-specific agreements, particularly enterprise license or services agreementsExperience with government contractsIn-house legal experienceExperience with litigation-related mattersDiversity statement In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state laws and local ordinances. We are committed to fair employment practices and will evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, regardless of past arrest or conviction history.Dassault Systèmes offers an excellent salary with potential for bonus, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision care for employee & dependents as well as employee life, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, immediate 401K enrollment, 401K match (50 cents on the dollar, up to the first 8% of your eligible compensation that you contribute based on match eligibility criteria), flexible time off policy, and 10 paid holidays.Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. We provide business and people with collaborative virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations. By creating virtual twin experiences of the real world with our 3D EXPERIENCE platform and applications, we bring value to more than 350,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 150 countries. Join our global community of more than 23,800 passionate individuals!#J-18808-Ljbffr