Sr. Corporate Counsel (Gov't Contracts & Product Compliance)

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THE ROLE:

The AMD Law Department is seeking a seasoned technology product and transactions attorney to join its Patent & Technology Law team, supporting technology and government transactions while advising on product development and compliance matters.

You will work in a

• fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environm ent where you will review, draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property transactions and US Government OTAs and procurement contracts, counsel clients on engineering, business and regulatory matters applicable to AMD products and technologies sold globally, develop legal policies, guidelines and playbooks, and collaborate with clients, attorneys and paralegals in support of AMD’s business and technical objectives.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of collaboration and initiative, as well as critical and objective judgment, in providing guidance, support and legal advice to stakeholders at multiple levels throughout the organization both within and outside the Law Department. This position requires both hands-on and strategic expertise, with a next-level customer service orientation in all aspects of execution.
• Job duties are expected to include:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the legal review and negotiation of technology and intellectual property transactions and
• US Government contracts including Federal and agency acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR, etc.).
• Supporting cross-company product and customer compliance programs that address U.S. and international government regulatory requirements applicable to AMD products (NDAA, VCS, Supply Chain Risk, EU CRA, EU AI Act, EU EAA, etc.) and AMD engagements with Federal agencies (CUI, classified information, facility clearances, etc.).
• Working closely with technical, business and legal professionals to help achieve their objectives.
• Reviewing and client counseling on legal issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence.
• Developing and delivering training to clients regarding legal and compliance issues.
• Coordinating with various internal stakeholders, including other business units, operations, global trade and finance/accounting in support of technology transactions and US Government engagements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong, tenured background, preferably with some in-house corporate legal department experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating US Government contracts and technology development and license agreements.
• Experience advising on product compliance programs related to S. and international government regulatory requirements applicable to the electronics industry.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues across the company at all levels to achieve a common goal while taking into consideration both legal and business issues.
• Possesses the ability to work independently on complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of intangibles.
• Is a self-starter who can work as a team with clients, paralegals, and other attorneys to find creative ways to solve problems to achieve goals for the company.
• Understands how a large company operates and knows when it is appropriate to escalate issues and to whom.
• Makes sound judgments and recommendations based on collaboration with others.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues both within and outside the Law Department.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workload and competing priorities.
• Is efficient, effective, and well-organized and enjoys learning about cutting-edge technology.
• Demonstrates a high degree of organization, individual initiative and personal accountability.
• ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred.
• LOCATION: Austin, TX (open to CA offices, localized market structures apply)
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

The AMD Law Department is seeking a seasoned technology product and transactions attorney to join its Patent & Technology Law team, supporting technology and government transactions while advising on product development and compliance matters.

You will work in a

• fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environm ent where you will review, draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property transactions and US Government OTAs and procurement contracts, counsel clients on engineering, business and regulatory matters applicable to AMD products and technologies sold globally, develop legal policies, guidelines and playbooks, and collaborate with clients, attorneys and paralegals in support of AMD’s business and technical objectives.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of collaboration and initiative, as well as critical and objective judgment, in providing guidance, support and legal advice to stakeholders at multiple levels throughout the organization both within and outside the Law Department. This position requires both hands-on and strategic expertise, with a next-level customer service orientation in all aspects of execution.
• Job duties are expected to include:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the legal review and negotiation of technology and intellectual property transactions and
• US Government contracts including Federal and agency acquisition regulations (FAR, DFAR, etc.).
• Supporting cross-company product and customer compliance programs that address U.S. and international government regulatory requirements applicable to AMD products (NDAA, VCS, Supply Chain Risk, EU CRA, EU AI Act, EU EAA, etc.) and AMD engagements with Federal agencies (CUI, classified information, facility clearances, etc.).
• Working closely with technical, business and legal professionals to help achieve their objectives.
• Reviewing and client counseling on legal issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence.
• Developing and delivering training to clients regarding legal and compliance issues.
• Coordinating with various internal stakeholders, including other business units, operations, global trade and finance/accounting in support of technology transactions and US Government engagements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong, tenured background, preferably with some in-house corporate legal department experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating US Government contracts and technology development and license agreements.
• Experience advising on product compliance programs related to S. and international government regulatory requirements applicable to the electronics industry.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues across the company at all levels to achieve a common goal while taking into consideration both legal and business issues.
• Possesses the ability to work independently on complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of intangibles.
• Is a self-starter who can work as a team with clients, paralegals, and other attorneys to find creative ways to solve problems to achieve goals for the company.
• Understands how a large company operates and knows when it is appropriate to escalate issues and to whom.
• Makes sound judgments and recommendations based on collaboration with others.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues both within and outside the Law Department.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workload and competing priorities.
• Is efficient, effective, and well-organized and enjoys learning about cutting-edge technology.
• Demonstrates a high degree of organization, individual initiative and personal accountability.
• ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred.
• LOCATION: Austin, TX (open to CA offices, localized market structures apply)
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications