Director Legal Counsel

Finance, Banking & Legal · Legal Services · Corporate Law

In short

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced attorney for the QGOV legal team to provide expert legal advice on contractual, regulatory, cybersecurity, and technology matters for U.S. government and international defense customers. This role requires a Juris Doctorate, active bar license, and 5+ years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on legal risk management and advising senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide sophisticated legal advice and services on contractual and regulatory, cybersecurity, and commercial and technology-related issues for a commercial company engaging with U.S. government and other government, international defense, and public safety customers.
Apply advanced knowledge of legal risk management, public-sector decision-making, and cross-functional legal coordination to develop practical solutions for senior leadership and business stakeholders.
Draft, negotiate, review, and revise complex legal documents, including proposals, agreements, and strategic legal memoranda.
Review legal, factual, technical, policy, and operational information from multiple sources to troubleshoot complex matters, identify key issues, and recommend practical resolution options.
Work with other Legal colleagues to direct legal strategy and decision-making across assigned portfolios, and collaborate across internal teams, departments and outside counsel to resolve complex legal issues.
Develop training, best practices, and internal processes to strengthen legal judgment, and consistent execution across contracts and legal teams.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.
7+ years in practice with relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership, make legally sound strategic recommendations, and coordinate across departments, agencies, or business teams.
Experience with technology, cybersecurity, or national security related legal issues.
Leadership experience directing legal strategy, managing matter teams or portfolios, developing training programs, or supervising significant legal processes.
Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
5+ 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 (for example, ability to gain admission as registered in house counsel).

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 this link.

Skills

Legal Risk ManagementCybersecurityContract LawTechnology LawNational Security Law

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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Remote

Salary

US$169,500–254,300 / year

Experience Level

Director

Locations

San Diego, United States of America

Qualification

Bachelor, Doctoral

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