Legal Counsel - IP Transactions

Job Description Change the world. Love your job. TI’s legal department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated In-House Counsel – IP Transactions to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technology background with deep experience in intellectual property transactions, including structuring and negotiating complex technology agreements involving both hardware and software. This role will partner with cross-functional teams including commercial attorneys, engineering, product management, sales, and business development to support the company’s goals and mitigate risk. Key Responsibilities: Draft, negotiate and manage IP-related agreements including: Inbound and outbound software and hardware licenses IP indemnification clauses and risk allocation provisions Joint development and collaboration agreements Open-source licensing compliance and strategy Technology transfer, SaaS, cloud services, and OEM agreements Support and manage a wide range of IP-related matters, such as: Advising on participation in and contributions to standards bodies, including IP rights disclosure and licensing obligations Supporting M&A and corporate development activity from an IP diligence and integration perspective Supporting adverse matters, indemnity requests, trade secret protection, and suspected infringement/copying Collaborating with outside counsel as needed for specialized matters. Stay current on evolving IP law, IP enforcement, and technology law, and educate internal stakeholders. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree J.D. from an accredited law school with a valid license to practice law 5+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years focused on IP transactions in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Preferred Qualification: Strong technical background (bachelor’s or advanced degree in EE or related area) with significant experience working with engineering teams. Deep knowledge of IP law (particularly patent, copyright, and trade secret), and technology contracting practices. Experience with standards organizations and FRAND obligations strongly preferred. Familiarity with international IP and licensing issues preferred. Experience with patent prosecution, patent portfolio development, and outbound patent licensing is a plus. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving. About Us Why TI? Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics. We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com. Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.