Overview
This role involves providing legal support at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and business operations for a global semiconductor and AI company. The position requires managing complex investigations, advising on IP and confidentiality matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting strategic initiatives with practical legal guidance.
Responsibilities
- Manage internal investigations related to intellectual property, confidential information, and insider threats by collaborating with Information Security, HR, and business teams to gather facts, assess risks, and guide resolution.
- Partner with the Information Security organization on legal and regulatory issues concerning data protection, cybersecurity incident response, insider risk programs, and protection of proprietary technology and trade secrets.
- Advise engineering, product, and business teams on intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, licensing structures, and technology transfer matters, particularly in semiconductor IP, EDA tools, and AI development.
- Draft, negotiate, and review agreements involving licensing of copyrighted works, software, and other intellectual property to align with business goals and manage risk.
- Assess legal considerations for strategic initiatives, partnerships, and emerging technology projects, providing practical guidance to senior stakeholders.
- Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to protect company assets and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across a global workforce.
- Collaborate across Legal, Information Security, HR, Engineering, Product Management, and other functions to provide practical legal support that enables business progress while managing risk thoughtfully.
Impact
- Protect valuable intellectual property and confidential information through effective investigation management, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Support timely and informed decision-making by delivering clear legal guidance in time-sensitive situations.
- Strengthen cybersecurity and insider threat posture by contributing to legal frameworks, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Reduce legal and business risk across strategic initiatives by identifying issues early and designing workable solutions.
- Enhance organizational understanding and capability through training, policy work, and direct counseling to help teams protect company assets.
- Support growth and innovation by ensuring sound, enforceable IP licensing, technology partnerships, and confidentiality structures aligned with business objectives.
- Contribute to the organization's approach to emerging legal issues in AI, semiconductor technology, and global information security.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Six or more years of legal experience with significant involvement in intellectual property matters, including licensing, ownership questions, or protection of proprietary technology.
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to information security, confidential information protection, cybersecurity incident response, and corporate compliance.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex legal matters, including investigations, IP issues, and cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal issues clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Experience advising technology companies, particularly in-house or in roles requiring strategic counseling in dynamic environments, is a strong plus.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, privacy, or information protection programs, or conducting sensitive internal investigations, is highly valued.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders such as engineers, InfoSec analysts, and HR partners to identify and address legal issues collaboratively.
- Clear and efficient writing skills for various legal documents and communications.
- Sound judgment in determining when to escalate issues and when to handle them independently.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure, especially during fast-moving investigations with evolving facts.
- Willingness to provide constructive feedback and push back on proposed approaches when legal or practical concerns arise, including in discussions with senior leadership.
- Commitment to delivering practical, usable legal advice that supports business needs.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits is offered, including both monetary and non-monetary rewards. Specific salary range and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.
Location
Not specified.