Senior Counsel, Product Legal and Strategy

NVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA

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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 looking for a seasoned attorney to join the NVIDIA team as Senior Counsel, Product Legal & Strategy. You will collaborate on our product legal development and strategy, including advising on regulatory and IP development matters for cutting-edge software products and AI models. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure our innovations are developed, launched and operated best-in-class with dynamic global legal and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

• 8+ years relevant legal experience with at least 4+ years of in-house legal experience in legal and regulatory strategy at a technology company.
• Demonstrated experience in developing legal strategies for regulatory frameworks, including for software and AI-driven products.
• Ability to negotiate and manage high-stakes, complex agreements with vendors, customers and collaborators regarding IP and regulatory issues.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to the bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire, or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status).

Nice To Haves

• Prior litigation experience, regulatory investigation experience, or federal judicial clerkships are a plus.
• Knowledge of U.S. and global AI regulations and/or autonomous vehicle regulations.
• Ability to navigate and break down complex legal issues into actionable advice covering a broad range of interdependent issues (including product design and safety), balance risk with business need and ask tough questions.
• Self-starter who excels at managing complex projects, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and counsel senior stakeholders in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Ability to scale, synthesize and streamline licensing and go-to-market legal strategies.

Responsibilities

• Help build scalable product development strategies and regulatory frameworks and processes for complex and changing global regulations, including for AI, autonomous vehicles, and software.
• Lead legal trainings and development of resources for regulatory compliance strategies for NVIDIA software products and models.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision making and provide recommendations to management and proactively optimize for business outcomes.
• Develop processes, templates, playbooks and new product terms as our teams innovate while keeping up with legal industry best practices and the global regulatory environment.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology, and partnership agreements with suppliers, customers, and technology partners.

Benefits

• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
• Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree