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Chief of Staff to EVP, Corporate Affairs & Chief Legal Officer

Chief of Staff to EVP, Corporate Affairs & Chief Legal Officer

AutodeskBoston, MA, United States
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Overview

Chief of Staff to EVP, Corporate Affairs & Chief Legal Officer. We are seeking a highly strategic, consultative, analytical, organized, and motivated Chief of Staff to support the EVP of Corporate Affairs, Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This role partners closely with the Legal and Government Affairs and Public Policy (LGAPP) leadership team, acting as the enabler for strategic initiatives, organization-wide operations, and ensuring the execution of key priorities. You will work directly with the CLO and the C-staff COS to ensure all corporate-level goals and programs are planned and executed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Leadership Staff Meetings : plan and facilitate executive meetings with the CLO’s Executive Assistant, including topics, agendas, discussion guidance, decision facilitation, notes, action items, and follow-up
  • Manage the organization’s strategic intent and strategic initiatives process and roadmap by leading discussions, tracking initiatives, verifying execution, and updating dashboards
  • Manage a small team responsible for communications, intentional gathering strategies, and creating content for the Leader and the leadership team (presentations and slides decks)
  • Lead special projects and programs across LGAPP requiring cross-company collaboration
  • Distill strategic discussions into executable plans, enabling the connection points between ideas
  • Establish efficient status reporting on health and performance of key initiatives and drive to completion
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CLO and leadership team on strategy, execution, and operations
  • Attend meetings, provide direction, and address inquiries or issues on behalf of the CLO as proxy
  • Champion employee engagement for the team

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years in a tech business environment
  • 10-15 years in program management, management consulting, business operations, strategic planning, or similar
  • Outstanding facilitation skills
  • Strong business acumen, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills
  • Proven track record of executing complex projects
  • Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; ability to steer staff toward decisions
  • Bachelor's degree or higher; JD not required but policy / legal / corporate experience is a plus
  • Direct or indirect people management experience
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning and strategic skills

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Skilled at building relationships across a dynamic environment
  • Ability to build trust and credibility quickly
  • Excellent communicator with exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills; proficient PowerPoint
  • Ability to foster collaboration across the organization
  • Capable of managing conversations, synthesizing multiple points of view, and aligning on direction professionally
  • Energetic, detail-oriented leader who empowers others to achieve results
  • Strong work ethic with clear goals and measurable outcomes; fast learner and team player
  • Direct or indirect people management experience
  • Impeccable judgment and discretion

    • About Autodesk

    Welcome to Autodesk. We create software that enables amazing things—from sustainable buildings to innovative products. Our culture guides how we work, how we connect with customers and partners, and how we show up in the world. Autodesk is an equal opportunity employer.

    Benefits

    From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, Autodesk provides comprehensive benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. at the official Autodesk benefits site.

    Salary transparency

    Salary is part of Autodesk’s compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, starting base salaries may range and offers depend on experience and location. The package may include bonuses, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Autodesk is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

    Diversity & Belonging

    We cultivate a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more about diversity and belonging at Autodesk.

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