Senior Legal Counsel - Product (US Remote)
- Employer
- ANSYS, Inc.
- Location
- Washington
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2024
- Closes
- Oct 15, 2024
- Practice
- Litigation
- Position
- Counsel
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Date: Oct 8, 2024
Company: Ansys
Requisition #: 15252
Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human AdvancementWhen visionary companies need to know how their world–changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation.
Summary / Role Purpose
The Senior Legal Counsel – Product role assists with implementing and maintaining the organization's product legal program, including, but not limited to advising and guiding implementation of process changes, maintenance of policies and procedures, and monitoring of applicable laws and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with product management and development teams to proactively identify and remediate risks with new and existing products and services throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support and/or lead the implementation, management, and improvement of policies and procedures to improve compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Coordinate with legal and non–legal stakeholders on product development activities and product launches to translate risk management requirements into the product development process.
- Draft and negotiate the terms of various agreements, including software/technology agreements.
- Provide guidance on the use of open–source software.
- Support global license compliance and privacy programs.
- Conduct periodic training on a variety of topics for wide audiences.
- Monitor applicable laws and regulations.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience
- Juris Doctor or equivalent and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- At least 5 years relevant experience, in–house preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complicated concepts (both legal and technical) in simple terms.
- Experience with reviewing various types of license agreements.
- Familiar with product–related regulatory compliance requirements such as export control, intellectual property, privacy, standards, and customized go–to–market terms.
- Ability to work cross–functionally with lawyers and non–lawyers.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and a self–starter.
At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys.
Our Commitments:
- Amaze with innovative products and solutions.
- Make our customers incredibly successful.
- Act with integrity.
- Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper.
Our Values:
- Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next.
- Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger.
Our Actions:
- We commit to audacious goals.
- We work seamlessly as a team.
INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.
WELCOME WHAT'S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS
At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world–class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.
At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished."
CREATING A PLACE WE'RE PROUD TO BE
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ–100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards: Newsweek's Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America's Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified.
Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.