Qualcomm

Associate Attorney, Senior

Qualcomm$139K — $208K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
  • Active bar license in the applicable state or jurisdiction.
  • J.D. from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school (preferred).
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience is ideal, especially in technology-based transactions.
  • Background in intellectual property is beneficial.
  • Ability to work independently with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts.
  • Provide merger & acquisition due diligence support.
  • Offer litigation support as needed.
  • Advise business clients on safety, security, and regulatory issues.
  • Facilitate the growth of emerging businesses while mitigating risk.
  • Assist team members on various legal projects.
  • Contribute to a team-oriented environment where every task is valued.

Benefits

  • Competitive discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
General Summary:

Qualcomm is seeking an attorney to join its in-house legal team in San Diego, focusing on supporting its broad range of businesses. Qualcomm's existing legal teams work on a wide range of matters across the businesses---from drafting/negotiating complex commercial agreements to advising clients on legal issues related to customer/supplier transactions, SaaS related matters, AI, privacy, M&A due diligence matters, as well as safety-related and regulatory matters. This role requires a self-starter who is eager to learn and who possesses sophisticated negotiating and drafting skills that can be utilized for all aspects of commercial contracting and lifecycle management across various software and hardware technologies. The ideal candidate will have a technology and intellectual property background.

This role is located in San Diego, CA and requires onsite work (5 days a week).

Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized, top-tier ABA-accredited law school.
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a top tier law firm or in house.
  • Experience with technology-based commercial transactions.
  • Intellectual property background and experience.
  • Can work independently, but collaboratively.
  • Self-starter who is intellectually curious and has a desire to learn.


General Responsibilities:
  • Contract drafting, negotiations, support and management.
  • Merger & Acquisition due diligence support.
  • Litigation support.
  • Support business client with respect to safety, security and regulatory matters.
  • Enable emerging businesses while mitigating risk.
  • Support team members on various projects.
  • Team mentality where we win and lose together and no task is too big or too small.


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$139,200.00 - $208,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

Qualcomm Careers

Joining Qualcomm offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a pivotal leader in the world of wireless technology, Qualcomm stands at the forefront of digital communication advancements. Our team of professionals is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, making this an ideal time to become part of our global community.

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At Qualcomm, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that transforms the way the world connects, computes, and communicates. Our diverse team is driven by a shared passion for creating path-breaking wireless technologies that empower mobile ecosystems worldwide.

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Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$122.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.7 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+14.7%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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