Corporate Counsel, Cso - Bengaluru, India - Autodesk

Autodesk

Verified Company

Bengaluru, India

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

Job Requisition ID #

23WD69479

Position Overview

As Corporate Counsel at Autodesk, you will partner with Customer Success Teams based in Bangalore and provide proactive, practical legal guidance on a broad range of commercial, IP, data and customer related issues
In this role, you will think creatively and strategically, handle complex issues and manage projects at scale. You will also pitch in where needed to assist the business. You will work separately and collaboratively in a fastpaced, agile team environment

Responsibilities:

Provide professional legal advice, legal leadership, strategy and risk management guidance to Autodesk Consulting Delivery, Customer Success Management, Client Services and Customer Technical Success teams in India and neighboring regions
Partner with functional and business leaders in the region, and the Customer Success Legal team globally, to help the India business develop scalable solutions for the delivery of professional consulting services, reactive and proactive support and packaged IP
Proactively ensure alignment with compliance policies and procedures across a range of local business initiatives and third party contractual arrangements
Implement training programs for nonlegal functions on contractual, intellectual property, data privacy and regulatory issues, where necessary
Advise on a range of legal and regulatory issues related to inbound and outbound customer communications, including issues connected with telephony, data, AI/ML and chat usage
Review, negotiate and approve material contracts with third party technology providers, consultants and alliance partners
Coordinate with AP/J Legal team, APac Risk Counsel and global legal functions such as Data Privacy, IP, Employment, Litigation, Revenue Operations and Product Counsels to build alignment on key projects, contentious issues and regulatory matters
Manage local disputes, internal and external
Establish a strong business partnership based on trust

Minimum qualifications

Law Degree from recognized university in India or Asia Pacific country
Admitted as qualified lawyer in India
8 to 10 years of commercial advisory experience in medium or large private practice (law firm) or MNC (inhouse), preferably both
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and also as part of a diverse multicultural team
Initiative and creativity in seeking solutions to problems
Ability to think strategically, take strategic risks and make tough decisions
Strong drive and commitment to deliver results
Experience drafting and negotiating agreements
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
Strong track record of high ethical standards and professional integrity

Preferred qualifications

Prior legal experience in technology, professional services or related areas
Knowledge of the product, services and platform ecosystem in India, preferably globally

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