Transactional Attorney

Graphcore • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

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

Benefits

• competitive salary
• competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed