Micron Technology

Assistant General Counsel -- Technology Licensing

Micron Technology$130K — $180K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school and current member of the bar in good standing
  • Minimum of seven years' experience in drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing agreements
  • Strong working knowledge of IP law across geographies
  • Experience in an in-house legal environment
  • Background in top law firms and corporate experience within the semiconductor or adjacent industry
  • Proximity to Boise office or willingness to relocate

Responsibilities

  • Provide pragmatic legal advice to support technology and business teams
  • Advise on IP and technology licensing and proactively identify issues
  • Lead negotiations for a variety of licensing transactions
  • Draft and negotiate technology and IP agreements
  • Negotiate government contracts related to technology development
  • Facilitate IP due diligence in M&A processes
  • Offer day-to-day legal advice to protect Micron's IP assets

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays
  • Support for personal wellbeing and professional growth
Full Job Description
This role will be based onsite in Boise. Micron is seeking an experienced, business-facing attorney to join its rapidly growing, world class Legal Department. The attorney will be a trusted business partner to Micron's multi-billion-dollar technology and business teams and will be responsible for a wide range of complex licensing engagements and IP transactions. The attorney will interact closely with Micron's leadership teams to develop strategies for achieving technology and business goals while protecting IP and managing risk. Responsibilities include the following: • Provide pragmatic legal advice and solutions to support technology and business teams in meeting strategic goals and enhancing customer relationships • Serve as trusted advisor to engineering and business teams on IP and technology licensing engagements. Proactively identify issues, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify creative legal and business solutions • Structure and lead negotiation of licensing transactions in various technology areas ranging from early-stage research to product design to manufacturing • Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of technology and IP agreements, including technology licensing, joint development, university research, product integration, equipment development, technology transfer, software licensing, consortia, standard setting, and other technology-driven engagements • Provide advice on government-funded research programs and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts and grants related to development of technology with federal agencies, national laboratories and government-funded groups • Partner effectively with M&A teams to facilitate IP due diligence and draft associated IP agreements • Provide day-to-day legal advice to build and protect Micron's IP assets. Develop an intimate understanding of emerging technologies relevant to Micron. Work both autonomously and collaboratively to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment • Assist in developing and training on corporate policies and procedures, such as open source, trade secret protection, data security, product security, confidentiality, and contract compliance Minimum Qualifications • JD from an ABA accredited law school and a current member of the bar in good standing • At least seven years of experience drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing agreements, along with an excellent working and practical knowledge of IP law across geographies • Eye for business, a strategic perspective, and a high degree of ethics and integrity • Experience working in an in-house legal environment • Top law firm and corporate experience in the semiconductor or adjacent industry • Located within a reasonable distance from Micron office, or willing to relocate Preferred Qualifications • A strong executive presence in interactions with senior leadership • The ability to collaborate and build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others • The ability to thoughtfully leverage AI-powered tools and systems while exercising strong legal judgment, data governance, and risk awareness As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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