Senior Litigation Counsel — Tech & Policy Strategy

Qualcomm Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Incorporated in San Diego, CA seeks a senior in-house Legal Counsel to support litigation, licensing, and commercial agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and review complex documents while advising on risk and strategy to align with corporate objectives.

The role requires a JD, 2+ years of relevant counsel experience, and an active bar license in the state. Collaboration across departments and leadership in select matters are expected.

Qualifications

• JD or international equivalent required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as counsel.
• Active bar license or ability to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be located (for example, ability to gain admission as in-house counsel).

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge of law, legal principles, and common practice to develop legal solutions.
• Executes legal strategy to support corporate objectives, aligned with best practices.
• Drafts, negotiates, and reviews moderately complex documents (e.g., guidelines, agreements, and/or policies).
• Provides advice and support on legal matters under limited guidance. Acts as a legal resource to others in one's practice area, across a team.
• Applies knowledge of legal risks, policies, and compliance requirements to assist in supporting a business or technology area.
• Gathers, integrates, and interprets legal and policy information from a variety of sources to assist in troubleshooting legal issues and makes recommendations.
• Seeks information within and across project teams to identify fundamental patterns/trends.
• Makes decisions on complex issues that impact business results and arise within one's own team, with input and guidance when appropriate.

Skills

2+ years experience as counsel

Education

Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent

Job description

Qualcomm Incorporated in San Diego, CA seeks a senior in-house Legal Counsel to support litigation, licensing, and commercial agreements. You will draft, negotiate, and review complex documents while advising on risk and strategy to align with corporate objectives.

The role requires a JD, 2+ years of relevant counsel experience, and an active bar license in the state. Collaboration across departments and leadership in select matters are expected.