Full-Time
Corporate Counsel
Posted on 11/1/2025
Autodesk
10,001+ employees
Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions
Compensation Overview
$147.5k - $238.6k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Boston, MA, USA + 2 more
More locations: Denver, CO, USA | Portland, OR, USA
Hybrid
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- You have a JD (Juris Doctorate) degree from an ABA accredited university and are in good standing as a member of the Bar
- You have4to8+yearsof experience providing legal support to software and cloud service businesses, either at a law firm or corporate legal department
- You have interest inAI/ML,intellectual property,datauseand technology transactions
- Youpreferablyhave a background in engineering/applied science/computer science
- You are a collaborative team player who excels at finding solutions in a fast-paced work environment
- Participate as a business partnertoleaders and teams serving the AEC industry and build a trusted advisor relationship. Engage with team members at all levels, including product management, software engineers,data scientists,analytics,marketingand business strategy.
- Support productdevelopment,readinessand release byidentifyingand driving resolution of issues related toMachine Learning/Artificial Intelligence,intellectual property, datause, confidentiality,privacy,marketing, competition, regionalization, and other legal and regulatory issues.
- Draft,reviewand negotiate a variety of agreements critical to our product teams, including those relating to cloud service offerings, inbound technology licensing,MachineLearning/AI tools and services,other vendor services, developer programs, open-source projects, and technology and strategic partnerships.
- Learn and advise on the legal implications ofnew technologiesand business models.
- Help develop and implement programs for policy and process improvements to enable teams to move faster and smarter.
- Support M&A activities for specified product areas, including due diligence reviews, advising on transaction structure, execution, and integration matters, with a focus on intellectual property and go-to-market issues.
Autodesk produces software for design, engineering, and entertainment work. Its products help professionals create, plan, simulate, and manage projects—from buildings and manufactured parts to films and games—using licenses, subscriptions, and cloud-based tools. Users interact with Autodesk software by running design and modeling tools, collaborating online, and leveraging cloud services for storage, rendering, and project management. What sets Autodesk apart is its broad, integrated product ecosystem across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media, along with ongoing cloud-based features, strategic acquisitions, and professional services that extend its capabilities. The company also pursues social impact and sustainability programs. The overall goal is to help customers design and deliver better projects more efficiently and creatively while expanding access to cloud-enabled workflows and sustainable practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1982
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI add-ons like AutoConstrain achieve 60% user acceptance for tiered billing.
- Small Business initiative targets firms growing 35% faster than market.
- FY2027 revenue guidance hits $8.1-8.17 billion with $10 billion by 2029.
What critics are saying
- Generative AI from OpenAI undercuts 3D moat, compressing AutoConstrain prices in 18 months.
- 46.5x P/E collapses if growth dips below 11.4% annually through 2029.
- Rhumbix fails against SAP and Oracle bundling in 18 months.
What makes Autodesk unique
- Autodesk's proprietary 3D design data creates unreplicable AI advantages.
- Integrated BIM via Revit and CAD/CAM/CAE via Fusion enable cloud collaboration.
- Rhumbix acquisition connects real-time jobsite data to construction costs.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Wix.com and Autodesk are trading at significant discounts as software stocks face pressure from fears of AI disruption, despite limited evidence in their financial results. Wix has fallen over 80% from its highs amid concerns that AI tools will replace website-building platforms. However, the company has developed its own AI website-building capabilities and acquired Base44, an AI mobile application builder that reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year. Revenue grew 14% year over year last quarter whilst maintaining healthy free cash flow margins. The stock trades at just six times trailing free cash flow. Autodesk, a leader in engineering and design software, has also experienced a sharp drawdown despite staying out of AI headlines. Both companies appear oversold relative to their actual business performance.
Autodesk has attracted investor attention following technical indicators suggesting a potential trend reversal, whilst Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating citing stable billings and demand visibility. The software company's improving chart momentum and analyst confidence come against a backdrop of recent financial guidance. Management projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $8.1 billion to $8.17 billion with GAAP operating margins of 26% to 28%. The company's narrative anticipates $10 billion in revenue and $2.4 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 11.4% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks from AI-enabled competitors advancing in generative design. The most optimistic analysts project $10.3 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in earnings by 2029, above consensus estimates, as markets reassess Autodesk's AI monetisation potential.
Autodesk has completed its acquisition of Rhumbix, a construction technology company that captures real-time jobsite data to improve cost visibility and project decision-making. Financial terms were not disclosed. Autodesk said many construction teams lose cost control not from poor estimates, but from delayed visibility into field activity. Traditional financial systems are backward-looking, with labor and materials data appearing in reports only after work is completed. Rhumbix's platform enables field teams to capture data once and use it across multiple processes, supporting labor tracking, production monitoring, time-and-materials documentation and daily reporting. The integration aims to connect real-time field data with downstream systems, reducing fragmentation and enabling proactive rather than reactive project management. The acquisition strengthens Autodesk's effort to connect workflows across the construction lifecycle.
Autodesk shares closed at $247.44 following mixed recent performance, with a 9% gain over 30 days but a 17% decline over 90 days. The software company generates $7.2 billion in annual revenue and $1.1 billion in net income. The most popular valuation narrative suggests Autodesk is 25% undervalued, with a fair value of $331.75 per share. This view relies on accelerating adoption of cloud-based platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud and Fusion 360, alongside the shift to subscription and SaaS models driving recurring revenue and margin improvements. However, the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.5 times, significantly above the US software industry average of 29.9 times, suggesting potential valuation risk if growth expectations moderate.
Bay Area tech companies including Meta, Autodesk, Salesforce, Workday, Google, Pinterest and Block have announced layoffs since early 2026. Industry experts attribute the cuts to overhiring in recent years, economic uncertainty, high interest rates and reduced foreign investment, rather than solely AI-driven efficiencies. Ryan Miller from Employment Boost says most laid-off workers find new roles within three to six months, though some searches extend to a year. Companies are also offering less generous severance packages. The job market has become more selective, with firms no longer hiring at previous rates. The financial impact can be severe for Bay Area residents, where California's maximum weekly unemployment benefit of $450 represents a significant drop from typical tech salaries. With benefits lasting only 26 weeks, workers should monitor company earnings reports and internal communications for warning signs.