Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Director, Legal

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $150K — $200K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in patent litigation, preferably in semiconductor cases
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex legal concepts
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams
  • JD degree and licensed to practice law in the U.S.
  • Technical degree (e.g., Electrical or Computer Engineering) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage U.S. and international patent litigation cases
  • Develop litigation strategies with outside counsel
  • Coordinate fact gathering with internal stakeholders
  • Prepare and review patent claim charts with technical teams
  • Support dispute resolution and case assessments
  • Lead responses to patent assertion letters and indemnity requests
  • Enhance internal litigation processes and readiness
  • Engage in settlement negotiations when suitable

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
The Role

The AMD Law Department is seeking a Director of Patent Litigation to support and manage the company's defensive patent litigation team. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Intellectual Property and focus on U.S. and international disputes, including district court litigation, ITC proceedings, and related actions.

The Director will lead the patent litigation team and work closely with other internal teams and outside counsel to assess risk, develop litigation strategies, and manage ongoing matters in alignment with AMD's business objectives. This is a hands-on role requiring strong judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.

The Person
  • Strong communicator with ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts
  • Practical, solution-oriented, and collaborative.
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Exercises sound judgment and know when to escalate issues.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with legal, engineering, finance and business teams.
  • Curious and adaptable, with interest in new technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and support defensive patent litigation matters in U.S. federal courts, the ITC, and, where applicable, foreign jurisdictions.
  • Work with outside counsel on litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, expert development, and trial preparation.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather facts, assess risk, and support responses to legal actions.
  • Lead preparation and review of infringement and invalidity claim charts in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Support early case assessment and dispute resolution efforts while maintaining readiness for continued litigation.
  • Lead team analysis and response to patent assertion letters, NPE demands, and indemnity requests, developing robust invalidity and non-infringement positions
  • Coordinate internal technical reviews and partner with IP and engineering teams to support defense strategies.
  • Contribute to development of litigation processes, best practices, and internal readiness.
  • Participate in and sometim.es lead settlement negotiations to resolve matters, when appropriate.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience in semiconductor patent litigation, including managing or supporting cases in the Western District of Texas (W.D. Tex.), Eastern District of Texas (E.D. Tex.), Northern District of California (N.D. Cal.), and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
  • Ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience developing and leading a high performing team.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Experience at both a top law firm and high-tech company.

Academic Credentials
  • JD degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
  • Technical degree preferred (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field).

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

About Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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Join a team of over 12,000 dedicated professionals at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. At AMD, you will work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of computing and graphics. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and the sharing of ideas across teams and disciplines.

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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
* Ladders Estimates

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