Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Sr. Corporate Counsel Legal- Graphics & Engineering

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • JD degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
  • 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably with law firm and in-house background.
  • Expertise in intellectual property law and technology licensing.
  • Knowledge of AI laws, including international regulations like the EU AI Act.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks and dispute resolution. 

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate software licenses and technology agreements.
  • Counsel engineering teams on contract terms and product compliance.
  • Advise on open-source software use and compliance issues.
  • Provide guidance on legal risk management for product development.
  • Negotiate with internal stakeholders for key transactions.
  • Develop and deliver internal training on legal matters.
  • Monitor emerging legal issues in the technology sector and provide actionable insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage options.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Role:

The AMD Law Department is seeking a motivated attorney to support the Graphics & Engineering (G&E) business unit. This role will focus on providing legal counsel to GPU hardware, software, and AI development teams, as well as AMD's Chief Software Office and open-source software stakeholders. The role will advise on product development and commercialization; complex technology and licensing agreements; intellectual property and open-source software; compliance and contractual risk; and help resolve disputes and other issues affecting G&E's hardware and software products.

Person:
  • Ability to work with clients at all levels to achieve a common goal while taking into consideration both legal and business issues.
  • Strong communicator with ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
  • Practical problem-solver with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Independent, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Develop templates, playbooks, guidance, and training that improve contracting efficiency, promote consistent legal positions, and support compliance with company policies.
  • Confident in making sound judgments and escalating when appropriate.
  • Curious, adaptable, and eager to engage with emerging technologies.


Responsibilities:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate inbound/outbound software licenses, technology, and IP agreements.
  • Counsel engineering clients on contract terms, software, compliance, AI solutions, and dispute resolution.
  • Advise on open-source software use, including compliance with policies and code scanning.
  • Provide guidance on product development and legal risk management.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate and coordinate key transactions.
  • Develop and deliver internal training on legal, software, and compliance matters.
  • Monitor emerging legal and regulatory issues affecting datacenter, AI, semiconductor, hardware, and software products, and translate those developments into practical guidance for the business.


Preferred Experience:
  • Experience as a practicing attorney, with a combination of law firm and in-house strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in intellectual property law, technology licensing, and open-source counseling
  • Expertise in AI laws and governance, including worldwide AI laws (such as EU AI Act) and model development.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks and dispute resolution.
  • Experience within the computing, semiconductor, software, AI, or related technology industries a plus.


Academic Credentials:
  • JD degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.


Location:

Austin, TX or San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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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