Transactional Attorney

Graphcore•Austin, TX

About The Position

About us At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence . Job Summary Reporting to a General Counsel, this role is responsible for supporting the business on a broad range of commercial and technology-focused legal matters, with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. The role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal and commercial risk.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction with strong commercial legal training
Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a technology-focused environment
Experience working with agreements governed by the laws of multiple jurisdictions, primarily California and Texas, but also including the laws of England and Wales
Strong understanding of contract law and risk allocation principles
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, international environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience within the semiconductor or hardware industry
In-house legal experience within a technology company
Familiarity with intellectual property licensing
Exposure to open source software licensing
Experience working across UK and US legal framework

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, and partner contracts
Provide legal support on technology-focused transactions, particularly within hardware and semiconductor-related contexts
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies
Support negotiations of agreements governed by US law and international frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, finance, and engineering
Contribute to the development and improvement of standard contract templates and processes
Provide guidance on intellectual property and licensing considerations within commercial agreements
Assist with open source software licensing matters where relevant
Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities
Support broader corporate and legal initiatives as required