Intel is seeking an accomplished and business-minded attorney to join our Commercial Legal team, which supports Intel’s business units that design and deliver cutting-edge semiconductor products, software, and technology solutions for the PC, data center, networking, edge and AI market segments. As a key member of our Legal team, you will partner directly with senior executives, engineering leads, product managers, and commercial stakeholders to provide legal advice and structure, draft, and negotiate high-impact agreements that enable our innovation and go-to-market strategies.
We are looking for a lawyer who thrives on complexity, can lead sophisticated transactions, and enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence Intel’s most strategic initiatives and shape the future of technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead drafting, structuring, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including:
Custom Product/ASIC development and technology collaboration agreements
Inbound and outbound technology and IP licenses
Optimization and ecosystem enablement agreements
Software license and SaaS agreements
Advise cross-functional teams on product strategy, development cycles, commercialization, and risk management.
Provide strategic counsel on a broad range of legal issues, including IP ownership, licensing frameworks, confidentiality, antitrust, privacy, export controls, and pre-litigation matters.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, delivering clear, practical, and business-oriented legal guidance.
Collaborate across Intel’s legal and business teams to drive solutions that enable growth and manage risk.
Highly collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality results
Minimum Requirements:
J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with a state bar.
Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial, technology, and product-related transactions, ideally including significant in-house experience at a leading technology company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven ability to lead and execute sophisticated technology transactions, including technology/IP licensing, custom silicon/ASIC deals.
Exceptional negotiation, drafting, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong business acumen and judgment, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Expertise in technology transactions and familiarity with semiconductor industry dynamics.
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and communicate clearly with both legal and non-legal audiences
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations:US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, HillsboroBusiness group:Intel’s Corporate Affairs, Policy, Integrity, Trade, and Legal (CAPITL) group offers unique opportunities to work in a variety of areas, including counsel to Intel businesses; technology and intellectual property licensing; patent prosecution; trademarks and brands; litigation, mergers, acquisitions and investing; public policy, legislative and regulatory lobbying; global trade, export, import, and customs; and corporate compliance.Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustThis role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $225,710.00-318,650.00 USD
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Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.- $225,710 - $318,650