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Sr. Corporate Counsel, Technology

AMD
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

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THE ROLE

The AMD Law Department is seeking a highly motivated attorney to support AMD's Central Engineering Organization and Research & Advanced Development Organization. Reporting to the Director of Legal for the Technology & Engineering Organization, this role operates in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. The primary responsibilities include handling technology and intellectual property transactions, providing legal counsel to engineering and R&D teams, developing legal guidelines, and collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to support AMD's engineering and research functions.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate is a strategic and business-minded attorney with strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex legal issues independently. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly with internal clients and legal colleagues to balance business and legal considerations. They possess excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues and how to offer sound legal guidance that aligns with AMD's business objectives. With strong verbal and written communication skills, they can effectively convey complex legal concepts to technical and business stakeholders. Organized, efficient, and able to manage competing priorities, they demonstrate the ability to multitask in a dynamic setting. They are also intellectually curious and eager to engage with cutting-edge technology, proactively identifying solutions that support AMD's engineering and R&D teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Draft, negotiate, and provide counsel on technology and intellectual property transactions.
  • Partner closely with engineering and R&D teams to align legal strategies with business and technical objectives.
  • Analyze legal considerations related to artificial intelligence solutions and develop associated legal guidelines.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to internal clients on legal and compliance matters.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, R&D, and Finance, to support business initiatives.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience as an attorney in both law firm and in-house roles, supporting engineering and business teams.
  • Expertise in technology transactions, AI solutions, and intellectual property law.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from senior leadership to individual contributors in engineering and R&D.
  • Experience in the semiconductor or computing industry is preferred.
  • ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

  • Juris Doctorate or international equivalent, with admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • LOCATION

  • San Jose, CA or Austin, TX
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    At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

    AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and / or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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