Senior Counsel, Hardware Products and Technology Transactions

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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, licensing structures, and risk allocation.
Ability to negotiate and lead high-stakes, complex agreements with suppliers, customers, and ecosystem partners.
Excellent communication skills and good judgment with the ability to offer practical, business-forward advice to senior leaders.
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and a strong academic record.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire, or otherwise authorized to practice law, such as registered in-house status.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of pertinent in-house experience at a top semiconductor or other hardware company.
Self-starter who excels at leading projects, prioritizing tasks, and working collaboratively with diverse collaborators.
Subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: inbound IP sourcing, hardware collaborations, co-development agreements, and complex licensing deals.
Prior litigation and clerkship experience, an engineering degree, or equivalent experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

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.