Job Overview
Micron Technology is a world leader in memory and storage solutions, and we are seeking an experienced, business-facing attorney to join our rapidly growing Legal Department. The attorney will be a trusted partner to our multi‑billion‑dollar technology and business teams and will handle a wide range of complex licensing engagements and IP transactions.
Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic legal advice and solutions to support technology and business teams in meeting strategic goals and improving customer relationships.
- Serve as trusted advisor to engineering and business teams on IP and technology licensing engagements; proactively identify issues, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify creative legal and business solutions.
- Structure and lead negotiation of licensing transactions across technology areas from early‑stage research to product design to manufacturing.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of technology and IP agreements, including technology licensing, joint development, university research, product integration, equipment development, technology transfer, software licensing, consortia, standard‑setting, and other technology‑driven engagements.
- Provide advice on government‑funded research programs and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, and grants related to development of technology with federal agencies, national laboratories, and government‑funded groups.
- Partner effectively with M&A teams to facilitate IP due diligence and draft associated IP agreements.
- Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to build and protect Micron’s IP assets.
- Develop an intimate understanding of new technologies relevant to Micron and work autonomously and collaboratively to balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Assist in developing and training on corporate policies and procedures, such as open source, trade secret protection, data security, product security, confidentiality, and contract compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
- JD from an ABA‑accredited law school and current membership in the bar in good standing.
- At least seven years of experience drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing agreements, and an excellent working and practical knowledge of IP law across geographies.
- Strong attention to business details, a strategic perspective, and a high degree of ethics and integrity.
- Experience working in an in‑house legal environment.
- Top law firm and corporate experience in the semiconductor or adjacent industry.
- Located within a reasonable distance from the Micron office, or willing to relocate.
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong executive presence in interactions with senior leadership.
- The ability to collaborate and build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others.
- The ability thoughtfully leverage AI‑powered tools and systems while exercising strong legal judgment, data governance, and risk awareness.
Benefits
Micron offers comprehensive benefits that support well‑being and professional growth, including medical, dental, and vision plans that allow employees to select options that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Benefit programs include income protection for illness or injury, paid family leave, robust paid time‑off, and paid holidays. For more information, please refer to Micron’s Benefits Guide.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Micron is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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