Compensation and Benefits Attorney

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Incorporated seeks a Compensation and Benefits attorney to join its in‑house legal team supporting Qualcomm’s global operations. The successful candidate will serve as a legal resource on compensation, equity incentive plans, employee benefits and employment‑related matters, while advising clients on legal risks, process issues, strategies, and developing solutions across various departments in the company.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license or ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation, equity incentive plans, and employee benefit programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate compensation, equity/award and benefits related agreements. Provide counsel on compliance with ERISA, IRC Sections 409A, 280G, and other relevant federal and state laws.
• Partner with HR, Finance, others in Legal, and the Compensation Committee of the Board to prepare compensation-related materials for board and committee meetings.
• Partner with the Corporate & Securities Legal team to advise on and/or prepare various SEC filings related to executive compensation and employee benefits, including Section 16 filings, Forms 8-K (Item 5.02), Forms S-8 and Proxy Statements (compensation-related sections and equity plan proposals).
• Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and market trends to proactively recommend program adjustments, both in the US and Internationally.
• Advise on compensation/pay equity and benefits legal matters and collaborate across departments and organizations to gather information and develop legal solutions and strategies.
• Support due diligence and integration efforts in global M&A transactions.
• Advise on other employment law related matters globally.

Skills

Advising on compensation plans

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Regulatory compliance awareness

Global M&A diligence support

Education

Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel

General Summary:

Qualcomm seeks a Compensation and Benefits attorney to join its in‑house legal team supporting Qualcomm’s global operations. The successful candidate will serve as a legal resource on compensation, equity incentive plans, employee benefits and employment‑related matters, while advising clients on legal risks, process issues, strategies, and developing solutions across various departments in the company.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation, equity incentive plans, and employee benefit programs.


• Draft, review, and negotiate compensation, equity/award and benefits related agreements. Provide counsel on compliance with ERISA, IRC Sections 409A, 280G, and other relevant federal and state laws.


• Partner with HR, Finance, others in Legal, and the Compensation Committee of the Board to prepare compensation-related materials for board and committee meetings.


• Partner with the Corporate & Securities Legal team to advise on and/or prepare various SEC filings related to executive compensation and employee benefits, including Section 16 filings, Forms 8-K (Item 5.02), Forms S-8 and Proxy Statements (compensation-related sections and equity plan proposals).


• Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and market trends to proactively recommend program adjustments, both in the US and Internationally. Maintain awareness of legal risks and compliance standards.


• Advise on compensation/pay equity and benefits legal matters and collaborate across departments and organizations to gather information and develop legal solutions and strategies.


• Support due diligence and integration efforts in global M&A transactions.


• Advise on other employment law related matters globally.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.


• 5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.


• Active bar license or other lawful ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located (for example, ability to gain admission as registered in house counsel).


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Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience (with a minimum of 3 years’ law firm experience).


• Proactive, practical approach to legal guidance and risk assessment.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.


• Willingness to support global regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia.


• High integrity and strong performance orientation.

Location

San Diego, CA (Qualcomm policy is 5 days a week in the office); This position requires travel, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.


• 5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.


• Active bar license or other lawful ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located (for example, ability to gain admission as registered in house counsel).

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$169,500.00 - $254,300.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.