Director, Legal

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

19h

About The Position

The AMD Law Department is seeking a Director of Patent Litigation to support and manage the company’s defensive patent litigation team. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Intellectual Property and focus on U.S. and international disputes, including district court litigation, ITC proceedings, and related actions. The Director will lead the patent litigation team and work closely with other internal teams and outside counsel to assess risk, develop litigation strategies, and manage ongoing matters in alignment with AMD’s business objectives. This is a hands-on role requiring strong judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.

Requirements

JD degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
Strong communicator with ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts.
Practical, solution-oriented, and collaborative.
Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Exercises sound judgment and know when to escalate issues.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with legal, engineering, finance and business teams.
Curious and adaptable, with interest in new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor patent litigation, including managing or supporting cases in the Western District of Texas (W.D. Tex.), Eastern District of Texas (E.D. Tex.), Northern District of California (N.D. Cal.), and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Experience developing and leading a high performing team.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Experience at both a top law firm and high-tech company.
Technical degree preferred (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field).

Responsibilities

Manage and support defensive patent litigation matters in U.S. federal courts, the ITC, and, where applicable, foreign jurisdictions.
Work with outside counsel on litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, expert development, and trial preparation.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather facts, assess risk, and support responses to legal actions.
Lead preparation and review of infringement and invalidity claim charts in collaboration with technical teams.
Support early case assessment and dispute resolution efforts while maintaining readiness for continued litigation.
Lead team analysis and response to patent assertion letters, NPE demands, and indemnity requests, developing robust invalidity and non-infringement positions.
Coordinate internal technical reviews and partner with IP and engineering teams to support defense strategies.
Contribute to development of litigation processes, best practices, and internal readiness.
Participate in and sometimes lead settlement negotiations to resolve matters, when appropriate.