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# Deputy Director Technology Transactions

- **Company:** Globalfoundries U.S. Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $269,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Electronic Design Automation, Large Language Models
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalfoundries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Austin/Senior-Technology-Transactions-Attorney---Semiconductor-Industry_JR-2600979

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced attorney (at least 5 years of experience) to support the drafting, review, and negotiation of technology agreements across GlobalFoundries' product lines. The individual should have significant recent technology transactions experience, preferably in the fabless semiconductor or foundry industries., * Legal degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. institution or LLM from a U.S. institution with a non-U.S. degree equivalent to a J.D.

 * Familiarity with integrated circuits, their applications, and design methodologies.
 * At least 5 years of legal experience in supporting, drafting and negotiating technology transactions in the semiconductor (fab/fabless) or a related industry.
 * In-depth understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) concepts, demonstrated by prior experience as inhouse and/or as outside counsel.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Technically proficient with typical application suites.

Preferred Experience:

 * Experience with fabless semiconductor companies and/or with foundry services businesses.
 * Technical degree in a field relevant to semiconductor manufacturing or design.

## Description

* Support licensing business by (i) drafting, reviewing and revising IP outlicense agreements and associated schedules and (ii) negotiating related legal and IP terms such as usage rights, warranty, indemnity, and support provisions.
 * Draft, review and revise other technology-related agreements, employing technical, IP, legal and business insight to drive positive business outcomes, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Example agreement types include procurement, development and license agreements related to process technology, custom silicon, EDA tools, design IP (such as processor cores) and software.

Other Responsibilities:

 * Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.


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