Assistant General Counsel Technology Licensing
Job Summary
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence inspiring the world to learn communicate and advance faster than ever.
This role will be based onsite in Boise.
Micron is seeking an experienced business-facing attorney to join its rapidly growing world class Legal Department. The attorney will be a trusted business partner to Microns multi-billion-dollar technology and business teams and will be responsible for a wide range of complex licensing engagements and IP transactions. The attorney will interact closely with Microns leadership teams to develop strategies for achieving technology and business goals while protecting IP and managing risk.
Microns work environment is exciting and dynamic and the future is brighter than ever with significant planned investments over the next ten years to develop and deliver the innovative technologies the world will need to enable pervasive data-driven experiences that enrich life for all.
Responsibilities include the following:
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 in various technology areas ranging 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 Microns IP assets. Develop an intimate understanding of new technologies relevant to Micron. Work both autonomously and collaboratively to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced challenging 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 a current member of the bar in good standing
At least seven years of experience drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing agreements along with 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 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 to thoughtfully leverage AI-powered tools and systems while exercising strong legal judgment data governance and risk awareness
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury and paid family leave. Additionally Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available please see the Benefits Guide posted on 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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