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Latin America, Senior Corporate Counsel

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
Portuguese, Spanish, English

Other Skills

  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Law degree from an accredited/university, and a fully qualified lawyer
  • At least 8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience with a global public company, with experience in Internet or technology companies preferred
  • Experience with channel/partner operations including VADs, VARs, partners and other distribution-related agreements
  • Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese

Requirements:

  • Provide legal guidance on compliance, channel/partner distribution agreements, sales, and public sector contracts
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including channel partner and public sector agreements
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations affecting sales and public sector engagements; advise on compliance issues related to sales practices and public sector procurement
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations; collaborate with internal teams to develop compliance training and policies

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD97369

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mexico City or San Jose, Costa Rica, to support all of our sales, compliance and regional activities in Latin America, with a specific focus on channel/partner and public sector contracts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal guidance on compliance, channel/partner distribution agreements, sales and public sector contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations affecting sales and public sector engagements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including agreements related to channel partners and public sector entities.
  • Advise on compliance issues related to sales practices and public sector procurement.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop compliance training and policies.

Qualifications:

  • Law degree from an accredited/recognized university, and a fully qualified lawyer  
  • At least 8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience with a global public Company and experience working with Internet or technology companies preferred
  • This role requires an experienced lawyer with sound legal and business judgment, who has worked with the sales functions in the technology sector
  • Knowledge and experience related to general IP and technology licensing matters, antitrust, marketing, privacy and data security, and compliance desirable
  • Relevant experience related to channel/partner operations including VADs, VARs, partners and other distribution related agreements.
  • Experience with public sector and government related sales.
  • Must be able to function independently, and work proactively as well as collaboratively and cross-functionally
  • Ability to work under pressure in an intense, fast-paced environment required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional judgment and creativity, with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives
  • Ability to handle ambiguity, juggle many matters at once and quickly shift from one situation or task to another
  • Strong executive presence, credibility and the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Excellent drafting, oral and interpersonal skills
  • Written and Verbal Fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Enthusiasm for positive and respectful relationships internally and externally

Compensation

The right candidate will be offered a competitive salary package commensurate with the responsibilities of this role and their skill level and experience, including the opportunity to participate in all standard company benefits for a position of this level, such as Autodesk’s bonus program and stock-based compensation programs.

About Autodesk

With Autodesk software, you have the power to Make Anything. The future of making is here, bringing with it radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used. It's disrupting every industry: architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and media and entertainment. With the right knowledge and tools, this disruption is your opportunity. Our software is used by everyone - from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital scientists, students and hobbyists. We constantly explore new ways to integrate all dimensions of diversity across our employees, customers, partners, and communities. Our ultimate goal is to expand opportunities for anyone to imagine, design, and make a better world.   

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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