Requisition #:15252
Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement
When 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. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.
Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career. 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 lease 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 lawyer 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. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement. Our Commitments:
Amaze with innovative products and solutions Make ourcustomers incredibly successful Act with integrity Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper Our Values:
Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger Our Actions:
We commit to audacious goals We work seamlessly as a team We demonstrate mastery We deliver outstanding results 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. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. 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." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
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, although our list goes on: 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 (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
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.
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.