Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property

Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property 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.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 in varied areas, including managing IP contractual matters, M&A due diligence, IP litigation, and handling other legal responsibilities.Responsibilities include : In close relationship with the Research and Development teams, draft and negotiate various in-bound licensing agreements for third-party software components included in Dassault Systèmes Group products.Provide IP-related support to the Legal Department on other types of agreements, such as partnerships, outbound licenses, and services agreements.Facilitate feedback and approval from internal cross-functional groups.Assist in the growth-related operations of the Group, including M&A due diligence and integration of IP related operations.This is not a patent-focused role; admission to the patent bar is not required.QualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited US law school.Admission to Massachusetts, California, or other state bar in the U.S.6 years of legal experience at either a law firm or in-house, or both, focused on Technology agreements. We will consider candidates having a combined 6 years of work experience balanced between a legal role and a technical background.Hybrid work at DS local office.Consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity without compromise with regards to ethical standards.Additional SkillsKnowledge and experience with open source software and negotiation of commercial software contracts.Self-starter, autonomous, and rigorous team player.Process-driven and work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of providing legal support to internal DS stakeholders.Ability to work independently and / or within a collaborative team structure.Positive, self-motivated individual with a high level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn and incorporate coaching and instructions into daily tasks and assignments.Highly organized with critical attention to details.Possess new technology curiosity and a history of self-technical education; you are not nervous about what you don’t know in technology, but excited about it due to your curiosity.CompensationCompensation for this role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $160,000 - $190,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.Diversity 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#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $160,000 - $190,000