Associate General Counsel – Intel Commercial Legal Group

Associate General Counsel – Intel Commercial Legal Group

Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Job Details

Intel is seeking an accomplished attorney to join our Commercial Legal team. This is a high-impact role supporting business units that design and deliver cutting-edge chips, software, and technology solutions for client/PC markets, data centers, networking, and telecommunications. As Intel expands its custom silicon, IP licensing, and foundry partnerships, Commercial Legal is at the center of the company's most strategic deals. You will work at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy, partnering with teams driving innovation in an increasingly AI-enabled and connected world.

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

• Negotiate and advise on technology collaborations, product development agreements, and agreements with software vendors and ecosystem players.
• Lead and close complex intellectual property licensing transactions and custom ASIC agreements, ensuring alignment with Intel's business and legal objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on a broad range of legal issues, including IP, antitrust, privacy, export controls, and pre-litigation matters.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues for AI-enabled hardware and software products, including open-source compliance, cybersecurity, and product risk.
• 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.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and training that speed up deals and keep positions consistent.

Qualifications

JD degree; admitted to practice, and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire, or eligible for registered in-house counsel status.

10+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience in technology transactions and IP licensing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and execute sophisticated technology transactions, including technology/IP licensing, custom silicon/ASIC deals.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and judgment, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• In-house experience at a semiconductor or hardware company and familiarity with semiconductor industry dynamics.
• Highly collaborative, solutions-oriented partner who explains legal issues in plain English and knows when to escalate.
• Experience using AI tools to improve legal workflows.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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 Trust

This 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: $274,300.00-387,240.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, California, Folsom, US, Arizona, Phoenix