Deputy Director Technology Transactions

globalfoundries· GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.
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📍 AustinFull time💰 USD 161K–269K

About this role

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking an experienced attorney (at least 5 years of experience) to support the drafting, review, and negotiation of technology agreements across GlobalFoundries’ product lines.  The individual should have significant recent technology transactions experience, preferably in the fabless semiconductor or foundry industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative legal team and contribute to meaningful front-line work every day that drives our business forward.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support licensing business by (i) drafting, reviewing and revising IP outlicense agreements and associated schedules and (ii) negotiating related legal and IP terms such as usage rights, warranty, indemnity, and support provisions.
  • Draft, review and revise other technology-related agreements, employing technical, IP, legal and business insight to drive positive business outcomes, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.  Example agreement types include procurement, development and license agreements related to process technology, custom silicon, EDA tools, design IP (such as processor cores) and software.

 

Other Responsibilities:

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Legal degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. institution or LLM from a U.S. institution with a non-U.S. degree equivalent to a J.D.
  • Familiarity with integrated circuits, their applications, and design methodologies.
  • At least 5 years of legal experience in supporting, drafting and negotiating technology transactions in the semiconductor (fab/fabless) or a related industry.
  • In-depth understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) concepts, demonstrated by prior experience as inhouse and/or as outside counsel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Technically proficient with typical application suites.

 

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with fabless semiconductor companies and/or with foundry services businesses.
  • Technical degree in a field relevant to semiconductor manufacturing or design.

Expected Salary Range

$161,000.00 - $269,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

 

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 

 

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. 

 

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law 

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Deputy Director Technology Transactions
globalfoundries · 💰 USD 161K–269K
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