Job Requisition ID #
24WD75553
Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking an experienced contract professional who will be responsible for drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and/or administration of contractual documents with some of Autodesk's most significant Europe, Middle East and Africa EMEA customers. This role will be responsible for providing hands-on proactive and practical advice and support to business partners on a wide range of legal, commercial, and related matters across the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
- Provides contractual support for Autodesk's business in the region, with a focus on sales transactions
- Prepares and negotiates contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations
- Manages contract templates, contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input
- Maintains a deep understanding of Autodesk contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters
- Interprets contracts and advises business colleagues on contractual responsibilities
- Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans
- Coordinates transaction flow and process with global sales operations, legal department specialists and other key stakeholders as required
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Minimum Qualification
- Law Degree from a recognized University
- 4+ years relevant professional experience, contract in private practice, or a similar role in-house
- US technology industry experience will be strongly regarded
- Experience of negotiating customer contracts in Europe and the Middle East
- Demonstrate strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills (both verbally and written) that enable deals to be closed smoothly without unnecessary friction with customers
- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to collaborate and influence others
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously, work efficiently under pressure, seek appropriate supervisory input where needed, and consistently meet tight deadlines
- Strong executive presence, credibility and the ability to influence stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and ability to be flexible and self-directed in a fast-paced environment with limited direction as well as under the supervision of lawyers
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Proactive, eager to learn, well-organized, adaptable, a team player, business-focused, and genuinely excited by the challenges and opportunities the IT/software industry presents
- Experience in using common productivity tools and technology
- Enthusiasm for positive and respectful relationships internally and externally
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Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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