Description:

Role and Responsibilities:
DASSAULT SYSTÈMES, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides businesses and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Serving more than 250,000 clients across 11 industries—from high tech and life sciences to fashion and transportation—we help businesses and people around the world create sustainable innovations for today and tomorrow.

DASSAULT SYSTÈMES is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel – Data & Security to join our Legal team in our Waltham, Massachusetts office. This is a hybrid role with work at the local office.

As a member of our North American Legal team, you will work with the WW Data & Security Legal team on legal matters related to data security, privacy, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity for DASSAULT SYSTÈMES companies across the Americas.

You will work closely with members of the Legal team, local counsel, and key business and operational stakeholders to support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and contractual frameworks relating to artificial intelligence, data protection, cybersecurity, and other emerging areas of digital law across the DASSAULT SYSTÈMES Group.
Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory and legislative developments in areas including artificial intelligence, privacy and personal data protection, non-personal data, cybersecurity, information security, and digital law; assess their potential impact on the business.
Partner closely with Information Security, R&D, and other internal stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance on artificial intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity, and information security matters.
Support the Sales organization in negotiating customer and partner agreements, with particular responsibility for provisions relating to data protection, data security, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and related technology matters.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard contractual provisions, templates, negotiation guidance, and contracting policies relating to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data protection, and other emerging technology issues.
Support the development and delivery of training and awareness programs for Legal, Sales, R&D, and other business teams on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data protection, and related legal and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate across Legal and business functions to translate evolving legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies and processes that support business objectives while appropriately managing legal and regulatory risk.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; a focus on security and business law is preferred.
Admission to the Massachusetts, California, or another U.S. state bar.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement at a Dassault Systèmes local office.
Consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
At least six years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house, or both, focused on privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, particularly with large domestic and international customers.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines.
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to evolving internal and external customer requirements, including deadlines.
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to build relationships with internal clients and the Legal Department, and to work independently and collaboratively.
Positive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn and incorporate coaching and feedback into daily work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong English communication skills, including very strong writing skills and clear, concise, grammatically correct verbal communication.