Associate Attorney, Senior; Litigation

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In short

Qualcomm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Litigation team in San Diego. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing agreements, and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate, an active bar license, and relevant experience in a law firm or in-house setting.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and services on legal matters, including litigation, licensing, and commercial agreements.
Maintain awareness of legal risks and compliance standards.
Draft, negotiate, and review agreements and policies.
Serve as a resource on legal matters and collaborate across departments.
Apply advanced knowledge of law, legal principles, and common practice to develop legal solutions.
Execute legal strategy to support corporate objectives.
Draft, negotiate, and review moderately complex documents.
Provide advice and support on legal matters under limited guidance.
Act as a legal resource to others in one's practice area, across a team.
Apply knowledge of legal risks, policies, and compliance requirements.
Gather, integrate, and interpret legal and policy information to assist in troubleshooting legal issues and make recommendations.
Seek information within and across project teams to identify fundamental patterns/trends.
Make decisions on complex issues that impact business results and arise within one's own team, with input and guidance when appropriate.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
2+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
Active bar license or other lawful ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located (e.g., ability to gain admission as registered in house counsel).

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or legal-related field.
Master's degree in Law.
4+ years in practice with relevant experience.
3+ years of experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house with a focus on relevant specialty (e.g., technology, real estate).
1+ year in a leadership role with direct reports in a legal function (only applies to positions with direct reports).

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
Details about US benefits available at a link.

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