Legal Counsel, Senior

About the role

Qualcomm is seeking an attorney for its in-house legal department supporting its automotive business. The ideal candidate will focus on commercial transactions, advising on legal and regulatory risks related to automated driving systems, advanced driver assistance systems, and AI in Qualcomm’s automotive products.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of transactional agreements involving automotive software and hardware products, including software licensing, intellectual property rights, data, and use of AI.
• Provide legal advice and support to the business unit, including sales, marketing, communications, product management, operations, engineering, and finance.
• Assist in global automotive matters, including issues related to automotive regulations, connected vehicles, motor vehicle safety, marketing, and communications.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

Preferred Requirements

• 8-15 years prior experience, preferably in an automotive environment with a technology-focused background.
• Juris Doctorate degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting complex technology agreements.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.
• High integrity and high performance with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

Benefits

The position offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). Qualcomm also provides a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Pay

$172,600.00 - $287,600.00 per year. The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted.