Job Information
Siemens Digital Industries Software Legal Counsel - Siemens Digital Industries Software in Plano, Texas
Job Family: Legal & Compliance
Req ID: 430874
Siemens Digital Industries Software (DI SW) is a leading provider of comprehensive digital solutions, offering software tools, technologies, and services aimed at helping industries optimize their operations, enhance productivity, and innovate across various stages of the product lifecycle.
The DI SW Legal department is a global team located all over the world, with its headquarters in the US. As Siemens DI SW continues to expand our global presence and navigate the complex landscape of software and cloud services, we recognize the need for a seasoned legal professional to join our Legal team as Legal Counsel.
The Central Legal Hub is a team of legal experts providing support from multiple locations around the US, with diverse individual areas of expertise operating as a single cohesive unit, that leverages the strength of teamwork and a uniquely global perspective to address both ongoing and unexpected legal challenges of the continuously evolving DI SW business
What role will you play?
You will be a legal partner to the Siemens DI SW business as part of the Central Legal Hub.
You will play a crucial role in shaping the global legal strategy; balancing recurring standard transactional demands and novel legal scenarios; and ensuring the seamless integration of various business needs into our corporate framework. We are seeking an individual with a strong commitment to excellence, a growth mindset, the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and a desire to contribute to the growth and and effectiveness of a close and reliable team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who is agile in their areas of expertise; is capable of managing a high volume of agreements and navigating high-complexity transactions; while simultaneously promoting the digitalization and automation of key legal processes to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
We expect you to:
Agreement Management:
Autonomously negotiate and manage a high volume of agreements, ranging from standard to highly complex, ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, while maintaining a customer focus.
Act as the lead or sole legal business partner for non-standard or unique transactions such as for new business models or newly acquired companies pre-integration.
Digitalization Projects:
Identify opportunities for digitalization and automation solutions to streamline legal operations.
Participate in or lead projects aimed at enhancing global processes and improving efficiencies.
Global Reach:
Perform the above responsibilities on a global scale, collaborating with international teams and serving as a point of contact for legal matters in various jurisdictions and across multiple time zones.
Ensure seamless communication and coordination between legal and business teams across different regions.
Internal Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams within the organization, providing legal insights to support business objectives.
Act as a key legal advisor on strategic initiatives and projects.
We are looking for
a fully qualified lawyer (US JD, LL.M. or comparable degree from another jurisdiction and admission to practice law in the jurisdiction)
Fluent in English (mother tongue or long-term work experience in English drafting, EU level C2)
10+ years of experience in transactional law as the lead legal partner in negotiations, with a focus on software and cloud services
a proven track record of managing complex agreements and transactions on a global scale
High awareness of client satisfaction and strong ability to work with different cultures
Willingness to closely collaborate and regularly communicate with your Central Legal team members
Desirable:
Experience in leading or participating in digitalization projects.
Experience with working for a US software or technology company in an international setting.
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
The salary range for this position is $120,800 to $217,400 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).
#LI-PLM
#LI-REMOTE
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs/search-careers/accommodation-for-disability.html) If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here (https://new.siemens.com/us/en/general/legal/us-internet-privacy-notice-state-rights.html) .