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

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

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About The Position

AMD’s Law Department is seeking a seasoned technology product and transactions attorney to join its Patent & Technology Law team. The role supports technology and government transactions and advises on product development and compliance matters. The attorney will review, draft, and negotiate technology and intellectual property transactions, U.S. Government OTAs and procurement contracts, and counsel clients on engineering, business, and regulatory matters applicable to AMD products and technologies sold globally. The position also develops legal policies, guidelines, and playbooks and collaborates with clients, attorneys, and paralegals in support of AMD’s business and technical objectives. The successful candidate will bring collaboration, initiative, critical and objective judgment, hands-on and strategic expertise, and a strong customer-service orientation when advising stakeholders throughout the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
Admission to practice law in a U.S. state.

Nice To Haves

Strong, tenured background, preferably including experience in an in-house corporate legal department.
Experience drafting and negotiating U.S. Government contracts and technology development and license agreements.
Experience advising on product compliance programs related to U.S. and international government regulatory requirements applicable to the electronics industry.
Ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues across the company at all levels to achieve common goals while considering legal and business issues.
Ability to work independently on complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of intangibles.
Self-starter who can work with clients, paralegals, and other attorneys to find creative solutions and achieve company goals.
Understanding of how a large company operates and when and to whom it is appropriate to escalate issues.
Ability to make sound judgments and recommendations in collaboration with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues within and outside the Law Department.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workload and competing priorities.
Efficient, effective, well-organized, and interested in learning about cutting-edge technology.
High degree of organization, individual initiative, and personal accountability.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the legal review and negotiation of technology and intellectual property transactions and U.S. Government contracts, including Federal and agency acquisition regulations such as FAR and DFAR.
Support cross-company product and customer compliance programs addressing U.S. and international government regulatory requirements applicable to AMD products, including NDAA, VCS, supply chain risk, EU CRA, EU AI Act, and EU EAA.
Support AMD engagements with Federal agencies involving CUI, classified information, facility clearances, and related matters.
Work closely with technical, business, and legal professionals to help achieve their objectives.
Review and counsel clients on legal issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Develop and deliver training to clients regarding legal and compliance issues.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including other business units, operations, global trade, and finance/accounting, in support of technology transactions and U.S. Government engagements.