Assistant General Counsel -Technology Licensing

Micron Technology • San Jose, CA

11d • $156,000 - $363,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking an experienced, business-facing attorney to join its rapidly growing, world class Legal Department. The attorney will be a trusted business partner to Micron’s multi-billion-dollar technology and business teams and will be responsible for a wide range of complex licensing engagements and IP transactions. The attorney will interact closely with Micron’s leadership teams to develop strategies for achieving technology and business goals while protecting IP and managing risk. Micron’s work environment is exciting and dynamic. Over the next ten years, there will be significant investments to develop and deliver innovative technologies. These technologies will enable widespread data-driven experiences that improve quality of life for everyone.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and a current member of the bar in good standing
• At least seven years of experience drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing agreements, along with an excellent working and practical knowledge of IP law across geographies
• Strong attention to business details, a strategic perspective, and a high degree of ethics and integrity
• Experience working in an in-house legal environment
• Top law firm and/or in-house legal experience in the semiconductor or adjacent industry
• Located within a reasonable distance from Micron’s Boise or San Jose office, or willing to relocate

Nice To Haves

• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly to senior leadership
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively across functions
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvements, including the thoughtful use of AI-enabled tools
• Experience with government-funded research programs, grants, or research consortia

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice and solutions to support technology and business teams in meeting strategic goals and improving customer relationships
• Serve as trusted advisor to engineering and business teams on IP and technology licensing engagements. Proactively identify issues, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify creative legal and business solutions
• Structure and lead negotiation of licensing transactions in various technology areas ranging from early-stage research to product design to manufacturing
• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of technology and IP agreements, including technology licensing, joint development, university research, product integration, equipment development, technology transfer, software licensing, consortia, standard setting, and other technology-driven engagements
• Provide advice on government-funded research programs and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts and grants related to development of technology with federal agencies, national laboratories and government-funded groups
• Partner effectively with M&A teams to facilitate IP due diligence and draft associated IP agreements
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to build and protect Micron’s IP assets. Develop a deep understanding of new technologies relevant to Micron’s business. Work both autonomously and collaboratively to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Assist in developing and training on corporate policies and procedures, such as open source, trade secret protection, data security, product security, confidentiality, and contract compliance
• Thoughtfully leverage AI-powered tools and systems to accelerate work and improve legal outcomes while exercising strong legal judgment, data governance, and risk awareness

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree