Counsel, Legal Business Partner

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k plan

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its Legal & Risk Optimization Business Partners (LRO BP) as a strategic adviser to designated business organizations.

The role is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Wilmington, MA, reporting to the Regional General Counsel, with close collaboration to the General Counsel and IP leadership. The successful candidate will advise senior leadership on a broad range of legal issues, including strategic contracts, corporate transactions,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years' experience, mix of in-house and top-tier law firm work.
• Experience in intellectual property laws and AI regulations.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships and advise executives in real time.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise designated organizations on legal risks and provide regulatory guidance.
• Lead strategic negotiations for contracts involving semiconductors, hardware, and software.
• Support continuous improvement of LRO processes and knowledge management.
• Provide timely interpretations of laws and regulatory topics to leadership.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Executive communication

AI in legal practice

Contract negotiations

IP law

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Real-time advisory

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

ADI is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team of Legal & Risk Optimization Business Partners (LRO BP) as strategic legal advisor to a portfolio of designated business organizations and projects (“designated organizations”). This LRO BP role is based at ADI’s Corporate Headquarters in Wilmington, MA, reporting directly to ADI’s Regional General Counsel. This role has primary responsibility for all legal matters impacting their designated organizations. In supporting these organizations, in addition to the Regional General Counsel, the LRO BP will work in close partnership with ADI’s General Counsel, Head of Intellectual Property (IP) and other LRO experts and functions on all legal matters impacting these organizations. The LRO BP will partner closely with business leadership in the designated organizations to implement strategies, including LRO strategies, effectively and in a manner that supports and drives the designated organizations’ strategic and growth objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The LRO BP will have an in-depth understanding of the business, risks and opportunities of the designated organizations, and be capable of advising these organizations and their senior leadership regarding the same on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as key business partner to the designated organizations to identify and mitigate legal risk and provide legal and regulatory advice on a broad range of issues affecting the designated organizations including: strategic contracts, corporate transactions, Physical Intelligence and enterprise AI projects, intellectual property, licensing, research projects, commercial and procurement, employment matters, compliance with policies, among others
• Serve as an accountable, strategic business partner to the leadership of the designated organizations, providing actionable advice that can be swiftly incorporated into risk-based, strategic decisions
• Support contract negotiations with key customers and partners with particular focus on semiconductor and system hardware, software, AI, and data
• Perform special projects and support continuous improvement of LRO department standard work, knowledge management, and processes as related to the designated organizations
• Provide timely and accurate interpretations of the various laws and regulations affecting the company’s business to leadership and operating personnel of the designated organizations
• Keep the Regional General Counsel apprised of the designated organizations’ strategy and related activities, as well as ongoing and emerging legal, regulatory and risk topics impacting these organizations
• Craft and review legal strategy in response to any litigation impacting these organizations, in partnership with the Regional General Counsel and ADI’s Head of Dispute Resolution

Qualifications

Qualifications: Juris Doctor and license to practice of law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 7+ years' experience, ideally with a mix of in‑house and “top tier” law firm work Curiosity and skill in leveraging AI tools to improve legal practice efficiency and outcomes for the company. Fluency in how AI works will be a plus. Significant experience in intellectual property laws and evolving regulation of AI across jurisdictions, and in negotiating and supporting technology transactions required Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as with internal and external clients Experience working in a face‑paced environment, with a history of advising in real‑time in meetings, including to our executive leadership team, providing accurate guidance and pragmatic solutions Ability to lead special projects and coordinate with other attorneys and clients to accomplish ADI goals Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion) and planning skills Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning) and executive presence Ability to travel, as needed, both in the US and internationally High degree of systems proficiency (including MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications)

Job Requirements

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Compensation

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $165,200 to $227,150.

Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance‑based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.