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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 initiatives. The attorney will handle technology and IP transactions, provide risk management guidance, and partner with engineering leaders to support AMD’s business and technical objectives.
Person:
- 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.
- 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, 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 coordinate deal negotiations.
- Develop and deliver internal training on legal, software, and compliance matters.
Preferred Experience:
- Practicing attorney experience; combination of law firm and in-house strongly preferred.
- Expertise in intellectual property law, technology licensing, open-source counseling, and AI-related legal matters.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks and dispute resolution.
- Experience within the computing, semiconductor, or related technology industries a plus.
Academic Credentials:
- JD degree and admission to practice law in a U.S. state.
Location:
Austin, TX
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