Corporate Counsel

Autodesk

The Role

Overview

Legal counsel for Autodesk product teams on AI, cloud, IP, and M&A.

Key Responsibilities

  • agreement drafting
  • ip review
  • m&a review
  • policy development
  • legal advisory
  • product support

Tasks

-Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements critical to our product teams, including those relating to cloud service offerings, inbound technology licensing, ML/AI tools and services, other vendor services, developer programs, open-source projects, and technology and strategic partnerships. -Learn and advise on the legal implications of new technologies and business models. -Support product development, readiness and release by identifying and driving resolution of issues related to intellectual property, licensing, open source, data use, Machine Learning/AI, confidentiality, privacy, marketing, competition, regionalization, and other legal and regulatory issues. -Support M&A activities for specified product areas, including due diligence reviews, advising on transaction structure, execution, and integration matters, with a focus on intellectual property and go-to-market issues. -Help develop and implement programs for policy and process improvements to enable teams to move faster and smarter. -Participate as a business partner to leaders and teams serving the AEC industry and build a trusted advisor relationship. Engage with team members at all levels, including product management, software engineers, AI/ML experts, UX, data scientists, analytics, marketing and business strategy.

Requirements

  • engineering
  • team player
  • gdpr
  • ai/ml
  • 4+ years
  • jd

What You Bring

-You preferably have a background in engineering/applied science/computer science -You are a collaborative team player who excels at finding solutions in a fast-paced work environment -You preferably have experience with privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA -You have interest in AI/ML, intellectual property, data use and technology transactions -You have 4+ years of experience providing legal support to software and cloud service businesses, either at a law firm or corporate legal department -You have a JD (Juris Doctorate) degree from an ABA accredited university and are in good standing as a member of the Bar

The Company

About Autodesk

-Pioneered software for 2D and 3D design, revolutionizing industries. -Known for products like AutoCAD, it reshaped architecture, engineering, and manufacturing workflows. -Empowering creators in fields from construction to digital media, enabling more innovative designs. -Develops tools used in iconic projects, from skyscrapers to blockbuster movies. -Pushes the boundaries of design technology, leading the way in artificial intelligence and automation. -Software is a cornerstone in diverse sectors, from industrial to infrastructure, energy, and entertainment. -Cloud-based solutions streamline design processes and foster real-time collaboration across industries. -A leader in 3D design software, with solutions powering projects in every corner of the globe. -Committed to shaping the future of digital design, bringing complex visions to life.

Sector Specialisms

Building Design

Construction

Automotive

Building Product Manufacturing

3D Animation

Architecture

Engineering

Construction Professionals

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical CAD

Thermal Simulation

Electronic Design Automation

Print Circuit Board Design

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

HVAC

Fabrication

Estimation

Infrastructure

Civil Engineering

Genetic Engineering (Life Sciences)