Job Requisition ID #22WD63089Position OverviewAs a key member of Autodesk’s Legal Department, this role will be the lead lawyer responsible to support Autodesk with overall responsibility for legal matters in South Korea. This role is based within commutable distance to our office in Seoul. The role includes general legal support such as employment matters, commercial transactions, disputes and litigation, compliance and trainings and support for our Korea business.In these capacities, this role will be a member of the Management Team for Korea.By collaborating across teams within a matrixed environment, involving subject-matter experts as needed, this role will promote compliance and ensure transparency, timely decisions and balanced risk management.ResponsibilitiesIs the lead lawyer advising on all legal matters in Korea, providing legal support to internal stakeholders from Sales, HR, Procurement, Facilities, Finance, Tax functions etcProvides legal support for License compliance related activities in Korea, including managing outside counsels and Business Software Alliance (BSA) mattersAdvises on policies and procedures, regulatory matters as well as data use and data protection, working with subject-matter experts in these areasIn collaboration with Autodesk’s Compliance and Litigation Group, develops relevant training materials and presents to sales staff; implements annual training plan for internal stakeholdersProvides transactional support for non-standard sales situations in any commercial transactions in KoreaIdentifies finance, operational or revenue accounting issues and liaises with the relevant functional groups (including Tax, Finance, Revenue Accounting, Global Sales and Success Operations) to resolve these issuesIdentifies and manages actual and potential disputes and litigation in collaboration with Autodesk’s Compliance and Litigation GroupProvides employment law support to our HR teams in Korea, including employment policies and contentious matters in KoreaProvides general commercial legal advice for Korea; monitors and advises on legal developmentsReports into the Legal Director for APAC (based in Singapore) and may be involved in regional legal matters or projects when assignedMinimum QualificationsLaw degree in KoreaQualification to practice law in Korea with at least 10 years post-qualification experience, preferably in the IT industry and familiarity with being the sole counsel for US headquartered software companiesStrong experience in supporting direct and indirect sales to government entities, responding to RFPs, RFIs and knowledge in handling risks in governing transactionsIn-depth practical experience in, and comfortable advising on employment matters in-houseFamiliarity with privacy and software licensing issuesClear, concise written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact comfortably with senior leadersDemonstrated experience working independently and managing multiple projects at once to meet deadlinesCollaborates well in cross-functional, global diverse teams dealing with matrixed issuesSound and practical legal judgment to help business solutions in fast-paced environment#LI-POSTAt Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers.Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive 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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