Job Family: Software Req ID: 456878

Position Overview

Siemens Digital Industries Software is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to join the team responsible for negotiating customer contracts for the global EDA sales channel as well as the Americas zone for the Global Sales Customer Success (GSCS) channel. This team forms a part of the worldwide DISW legal team.

The individual in this role will partner with the business on commercial transactions primarily for the EDA sales channel in Japan. At full strength, the team comprises 17 contracts professionals (which includes attorneys, contracts managers and contracts coordinators). The successful candidate will be part of a global team which is primarily based in the US and will report to a US manager.

Responsibilities

This role includes performance of the following:

Providing legal support and counsel to the business in the region supported

Autonomously conducting contract negotiations with clients with a focus on software licensing, cloud offerings and data protection

Coordinate responses to customer contract clauses, concerns and questions by seeking internal feedback from subject matter experts across the global organization (includes members of Finance, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Government, Risk Management, etc.)

Partner with internal clients and finance during contract negotiations

Conduct training on legal issues for our business partners

Handle matters of high risk, complexity and visibility within the business

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Licensed to practice as a lawyer in the United States

Proficient written and spoken Japanese

At least 5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complicated legal agreements

Customer-centric responsiveness and demeanor

Strong attention to detail

Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements

Ability to function as a member of a global team in a complex matrix environment as well as working in a virtually located business and legal team

Willing to accommodate the Japan GMT+9 time zone when required

Desired/Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Experience in cloud agreements and a solid understanding of data protection

Semiconductor / EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Industry knowledge, a plus

Candidates based on US West Coast in PST Time zone highly preferred

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us

The salary range for this position is $122,200 to $219,900 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate’s work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

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