Senior Counsel

NXP Semiconductors • Austin, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

NXP is offering an exceptional opportunity for a talented and curious business attorney to engage with some of the most dynamic legal challenges in an international high-tech environment. As a Senior Commercial Attorney on the Commercial Legal Support team, you will play a critical role in supporting NXP’s global business operations, primarily advising on customer-facing matters, including sales agreements and software licensing. You will be responsible for independently negotiating complex commercial transactions, advising internal clients, and delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where senior attorneys are trusted to independently drive complex negotiations, exercise judgment, and shape commercial outcomes. The environment is collaborative, and intellectually stimulating, ideal for a confident and self-motivated legal professional who enjoys working across geographies and cultures.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited university; admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a law firm or an in-house legal department of a multinational corporation.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, including product sales and purchasing contracts.
• Strong background in software licensing transactions and legal issues.
• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations involving parties across multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regulatory matters relating to the semiconductor industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead contract negotiations and draft a variety of commercial agreements with customers and suppliers.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues related to software licensing, product sales, legal claims and purchasing.
• Shape and advise on software licensing strategies, including novel licensing models and evolving customer use cases.
• Advise senior business, sales, and technical leaders on high-value, time-sensitive commercial transactions.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues in the Legal Department and across global business units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees