Corporate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Silicon Valley; Austin Texas; or Toronto, Canada

AMD develops high-performance computing and visualization products to solve some of the world’s toughest and most interesting challenges.  We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, IP to join our legal team. (Corp. Counsel, Legal, IP- 78036)

THE ROLE:

This person is responsible for the development and maintenance of AMD’s global patent portfolio. You will also work with your colleagues in the IP & Licensing team on defensive patent matters and patent monetization programs and within the AMD legal department (on matters which require your expertise in patent matters).

THE PERSON:

Having excellent technical and legal skills with the ability to develop each of those in a fast-paced environment is critical to your success in this role. Being outgoing and engaging in your work with the inventor community are also very important characteristics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage outside counsel (domestic and foreign) in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications related to AMD’s global businesses.
  • Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to quickly understand and evaluate new technologies & products
  • Assessment of legal risks in a business context and offer practical solutions
  • Technical acumen in patented technologies developed by AMD
  • Ability to communicate and express your opinions and bases for those opinions
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business judgment and strategic legal thinking
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Patent Bar admission in good standing.
  • State/Provincial Bar admission in good standing (or qualified for and willing to apply for/maintain Registered In-House Counsel status)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • REQUIRED: BSEE or higher degree with experience in hardware and software related technologies
  • REQUIRED: LLB or JD with experience with a major law firm or technology company (minimum 5 years of legal experience)

LOCATION:

  • This position is ideally located in Santa Clara, CA but could also be in Austin, TX or in the Toronto, ON locations.

Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://jobs.amd.com/job/Santa-Clara-Corp_-Counsel%2C-Legal-IP-78036-Cali/633688100/?locale=en_US

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California; Austin, Texas; or Toronto, ON