Micron

Assistant General Counsel

San Jose, CA Full time

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Micron is seeking an experienced, business-facing attorney to join its world class Legal Department. The attorney will be a trusted business partner to Micron’s multi-billion-dollar Business Units and Sales teams and will be responsible for a wide range of complex domestic and international customer engagements and commercial transactions.

The attorney will interact closely with Micron’s executive team to develop strategies that achieve product development, marketing, and sales goals while managing risk. Micron’s work environment is exciting and dynamic, and the future is brighter than ever, with a planned investment of $150B over the next ten years to develop and deliver the innovative technologies the world will need to enable pervasive data-driven experiences that enrich life for all. 

Responsibilities include the following: 

  • Provide pragmatic legal advice and solutions to support business teams in meeting strategic and commercial goals and enhancing customer relationships 

  • Review, negotiate, and draft a variety of commercial agreements, including product purchase and sale agreements, volume supply agreements, waivers, disclaimers, quality requirements, warranty agreements, settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements, marketing materials, and other documents supporting the marketing, sales and qualification of Micron’s products 

  • Assist business teams with planning and development of new product initiatives and growing opportunities in existing and future market segments 

  • Perform a vital cross-functional role with other legal teams and organizations, including supply chain, engineering, quality, and security, in connection with a variety of operational, commercial, compliance, and risk-related matters 

  • Provide proactive legal assistance to address emerging issues relating to the sale of Micron’s products  

  • Develop and deliver effective trainings to Business Units, Sales, and internal partners on key legal issues  

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Education & Admission: JD from an ABA accredited law school and a current member of the bar in good standing 

  • Geographic Requirement: Located within a reasonable distance from a Micron office, or willing to relocate 

  • 8+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, along with an excellent working and practical knowledge of commercial law across geographies 

  • Experience defining and reviewing quality requirements, agreements, and claims 

  • An executive presence in interactions with senior leadership 

  • The ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with internal collaborators and legal colleagues 

  • Eye for business, a strategic perspective, and a high degree of ethics and integrity 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Demonstrated dedication to adopting and optimizing legal AI tools, with a willingness to contribute to AI-enabled solutions and workflows that improve Legal Department efficiency and service delivery 

  • Experience working in an in-house legal environment preferred  

  • Top law firm and corporate experience in the semiconductor or adjacent industry preferred 

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$151,000.00 - $351,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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