NVIDIA

Technology

SeniorCounsel,HardwareProductsandTechnologyTransactions

$232–368k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Counsel, Hardware Products and Technology Transactions at NVIDIA. Skills: Hardware products, Technology transactions, Intellectual property. Support hardware product legal workstreams. Advise on IP development”

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8-12 years legal experience, Major law firm experience, In-house tech/hardware company experience, IP issues in hardware/embedded software, Negotiate complex agreements, J.D. from accredited law school, Admitted to bar in good standing

Nice to Have

4+ years in-house semiconductor/hardware experience, Prior litigation experience, Prior clerkship experience, Engineering degree or equivalent

What You'll Do.

Support hardware product legal workstreams

Advise on IP development

Advise on product regulatory matters

Advise on strategic deals

Advise on technology transactions

Provide advice on IP issues

Provide advice on product issues

Provide advice on regulatory issues

Draft hardware-focused agreements

Review hardware-focused agreements

Negotiate hardware-focused agreements

Draft technology transaction agreements

Review technology transaction agreements

Negotiate technology transaction agreements

Develop templates for collaborations

Develop playbooks for collaborations

Develop templates for inbound IP

Develop playbooks for inbound IP

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Product teams; Engineering teams; Business-development teams; Senior leaders; Suppliers; Customers; Ecosystem partners

Communication Scope

Concise advice; Practical advice; Business-forward advice

Process & Methodology

Prioritizing tasks

Full Job Description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. We’re hiring a skilled attorney to join NVIDIA as Senior Counsel, supporting critical hardware products by concentrating on strategic collaborations and the sourcing of intellectual property. You’ll engage closely with product, engineering, and business-development teams to advise on products meaningful to NVIDIA’s growth and draft and negotiate complex hardware agreements. **What you’ll be doing:** * Support hardware product legal workstreams, including IP development and licensing, product regulatory matters, and other strategic deals and technology transactions. * Provide concise, strategic advice to senior leaders on IP, product, and regulatory issues influencing NVIDIA’s roadmap. * Draft, review, and negotiate hardware-focused or technology transaction agreements, including strategic supply, licensing, collaboration, and co-development deals. * Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and mentorship for collaborations and inbound IP transactions to enable efficient, scalable deal execution. **What we need to see:** * 8-12 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial time at a major law firm and in-house experience supporting a leading technology or hardware company. * Strong understanding of IP issues in hardware and embedded software, including ownership, licensi

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