Full-Time
Legal Contracts Manager
Posted on 10/2/2025
Autodesk
10,001+ employees
Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions
Compensation Overview
$81.3k - $140.3k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Toronto, ON, Canada + 4 more
More locations: Montréal, QC, Canada | Denver, CO, USA | Portland, OR, USA | Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid
 Legal & Compliance (2) |
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- 4+ years relevant experience in contract negotiations (legal and business terms) and contract management
- Experience supporting direct sales and contract negotiation in the software industry, with knowledge of privacy and cloud-based security positions
- Experience negotiating commercial sales non-disclosure agreements
- Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills (both verbally and written)
- Ability to be agile and learn a CLM
- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to collaborate, as well as influence business partners
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously, work efficiently under pressure, seek appropriate supervisory input where needed, and consistently meet tight deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Be flexible and self-directed and be able to work under the supervision of lawyers in a fast-paced demanding environment
- Have a firm understanding of complex global business organizations
- Be proactive, eager to learn, well-organized, adaptable, a team player, business-focused, and genuinely excited by the challenges and opportunities the IT/software industry presents
- A Bachelor's degree in business or legal studies (from an accredited university in the United States or Canada is preferred)
- Provides contractual support for Autodesk's business in North America, with a focus on sales transactions, including single order contracts and master agreements with the potential to support global enterprise agreements
- Negotiates and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable laws or regulations
- Maintains an understanding of Autodesk contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on multiple matters
- Works collaboratively with management and internal stakeholders (Revenue Accounting, Finance, Privacy, Compliance, Security, Product, other Legal subject matter experts, etc.) to gain appropriate approvals on varied contractual requirements
- Helps manage contract templates, contract change control process or other related correspondence requiring legal input
- Interprets contracts and advises business colleagues on contractual responsibilities
- Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans
- Coordinates commercial transactions with global sales operations, legal department specialists and other key stakeholders
- Collaborates with, and helps support, the wider AMER Commercial Legal team on various sales transactions
- Analytical advisor role that requires understanding of the theories and concepts of a discipline and the ability to apply best practices
- A common career stabilization point (AKA the “full-contributor” level) for Professional roles
- Require knowledge and experience such that the incumbent can understand the full range of relevant principles, practices, and practical applications within their discipline
- Solve complex problems of diverse scope by taking a new perspective on existing solutions and applying knowledge of best practices in practical situations
- Use data analysis, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action
- Apply creativity in recommending variations in approach
- “Connect the dots” of assignments to the bigger picture
- May lead projects or key elements within a broader project
- May also have accountability for leading and improving on-going processes
- Build effective relationships with more senior practitioners and peers, and build a network of external peers
- Work independently, with close guidance given at critical points
- May begin to act as a mentor or resource for colleagues with less experience
- Higher degree (master’s degree or law degree) or certification with a focus on legal studies or a related field preferred (from an accredited U.S. or Canadian university)
- Advanced understanding of legal issues surrounding privacy and security in the software/IT industry, along with a basic understanding of AI and the complexities surrounding the subject matter
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
- Small business segment grows 35% faster; Autodesk captures via flexible pricing.
- FY2027 revenue guidance $8.1-8.17B supports $10B target by 2029.
- Digital twin partnerships with Globant expand enterprise AEC and manufacturing TAM.
What critics are saying
- NVIDIA Omniverse directly competes with Tandem; enterprises adopt for faster workflows.
- Open-source generative AI tools enable free 3D modeling, threatening subscription base.
- Shareholder activist proposal passes June 17, forcing governance disruption and strategy shifts.
What makes Autodesk unique
- Integrated cloud platform connects design, construction, and manufacturing workflows end-to-end.
- Spatial AI partnership with World Labs enables 3D reasoning for iterative design.
- Rhumbix acquisition links real-time jobsite data to project cost visibility systems.
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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.