Assistant General Counsel -Technology Licensing
Core
Business-facing attorney managing complex technology licensing, IP transactions, and government research contracts for a semiconductor leader.
Role type
Senior in-house general counsel (technology licensing & IP)
Builds
Technology licensing agreements, joint development deals, government research contracts, and IP due diligence for M&A.
Domain
Semiconductor / Technology Licensing / Intellectual Property
Deliverable
Production legal agreements and strategic IP protection
Required skills
Complex IP licensing negotiation, government contract/grant negotiation, M&A IP due diligence, technology transfer, open source compliance, trade secret protection
Preferred skills
Executive presence, AI tool integration, process improvement, research consortium experience
Technologies
AI-powered legal tools
Responsibilities
Structure and lead negotiation of licensing transactions across technology areas; review and draft technology/IP agreements including joint development and software licensing; provide advice on government-funded research programs and negotiate federal contracts; partner with M&A teams for IP due diligence; develop corporate policies on data security and confidentiality.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC