Assistant General Counsel -Technology Licensing

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 156,000 - 363,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time‑off

Paid holidays

Equity and bonuses may be available

Job summary

Micron Technology seeks an experienced, business‑facing attorney to join its Legal Department as a senior IP licensing attorney. The role is based onsite in Boise, Idaho or San Jose, California, partnering with engineering and business teams to manage complex IP transactions while protecting Micron’s IP assets.

You will structure licensing deals, lead negotiations, advise on government contracts, and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA‑accredited law school with bar in good standing.
• At least seven years drafting and negotiating complex IP licensing agreements.
• Experience advising engineering and business teams on IP and technology transactions.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice to technology and business teams.
• Serve as trusted advisor on IP and technology licensing engagements.
• Structure and lead negotiations of licensing transactions across R&D to manufacturing.
• Draft and negotiate technology/IP agreements (licensing, joint development, transfers).
• Advise on government contracts, grants, and government-funded programs.
• Support due diligence and IP agreements in M&A contexts.
• Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Help develop corporate policies on open source, data security, and compliance.

Skills

IP licensing experience

In‑house legal experience

Semiconductor industry knowledge

Ethics and integrity

Strategic business partner

Education

J D from ABA accredited law school

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

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, Idaho or onsite in San Jose, California.

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 Micron’s 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 Micron’s leadership teams to develop strategies for achieving technology and business goals while protecting IP and managing risk.

Micron’s work environment is exciting and dynamic.

Over the next ten years, there will be significant investments to develop and deliver innovative technologies. These technologies will enable widespread data‑driven experiences that improve quality of life for everyone.

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 Micron’s IP assets. Develop a deep understanding of new technologies relevant to Micron’s business. 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
• Thoughtfully leverage AI‑powered tools and systems to accelerate work and improve legal outcomes while exercising strong legal judgment, data governance, and risk awareness

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/or in‑house legal experience in the semiconductor or adjacent industry
• Located within a reasonable distance from Micron’s Boise or San Jose office, or willing to relocate

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly to senior leadership
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively across functions
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvements, including the thoughtful use of AI-enabled tools
• Experience with government‑funded research programs, grants, or research consortia

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is:

$156,000.00 - $363,000.00 a year

Additional Compensation May Include Benefits, Bonuses And Equity

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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