Dedicated to making data faster and safer, Rambus creates innovative hardware, software and services that drive technology advancements from the data center to the mobile edge. Our architecture licenses, IP cores, chips, software, and services span memory and interfaces, security and emerging technologies to positively impact the modern world. Rambus is seeking a Corporate Counsel with at least 5 years of relevant contract negotiation and drafting experience. This position will report to the company’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for IP Licensing and Commercial Transactions. 

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate the following types of contracts for various business units:
  • In-bound and out-bound technology license agreements (e.g., software license agreements, IP core license agreements) 
  • In-bound and out-bound commercial contracts (e.g., supply/manufacturing agreements, sales and purchasing agreements)
  • Joint development/technology collaboration agreements
  • In-bound and out-bound patent license agreements;
• Manage the overall transaction process and collaborate with other legal team members and business partners;
• Continuous evaluation and improvement of related business processes and legal templates;
• Other general corporate matters and special projects from time to time

Qualifications

• Strong contract drafting skills
• Demonstrated expertise in intellectual property law and associated best practices
• Ability to effectively work with internal and geographically dispersed business partners at various levels of management and advise them of legal risks and benefits posed by potential transactions
• Ability to effectively negotiate in a collaborative manner with geographically dispersed counterparties
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal issues and learn new subject matter
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on any job, big or small
• Professional credentials, including:
  • 5 years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as an in-house attorney
  • Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and technology license agreements
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong legal analysis skills with ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, and ability to provide balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
  • Excellent strategic, organizational, presentation, and counseling skills, with the ability to follow through on numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness
• Exceptional academic credentials
• Member of the California State Bar
• Preferred Skills/Requirements:
  • Prior in-house experience with a public company and/or experience working in semiconductor or related industries
  • Patent litigation experience
  • Patent licensing experience