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Arteris · 2 days ago

Associate/Assistant Counsel – IP Licensing & Government Contracts

Campbell, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Arteris is a global leader in system IP used in semiconductors, and they are seeking a business-oriented senior legal leader to drive complex IP licensing, technology transactions, and government contracting efforts worldwide. The Associate/Assistant Counsel will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements while collaborating with various internal teams to deliver business-focused solutions.

HardwareIntellectual PropertySemiconductorSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and close complex outbound semiconductor IP licenses, software/EDA licenses, evaluation agreements, design term, royalties, support & maintenance terms

Fast-paced, hands-on support of global accounts and cross-border licensing, navigating unique international contracting issues

Lead U.S. and international government contracting business (prime and subcontracting), from bidding to awards, ensuring terms compliance for awards and renewals, FAR/DFARS, export controls, data rights frameworks, cybersecurity requirements, and other procurement regulations

Legal support for government-related prime or defense contract licenses, selection and award of subcontractor and supplier agreements, consortium agreements, and commercial/government hybrid deals

Perform day-to-day docket and workflow management related to intake, deal desk, risk assessment, and global deal execution

Participate in M&A due diligence, product-lifecycle reviews, and special projects supporting organic and inorganic growth

Partner with internal teams throughout the deal cycle—from quote to contract close—redlining, drafting, negotiation, and issue resolution

Help to scale Arteris’ legal framework, templates, playbooks, fallback positions, workflows, and streamlined processes

Assist to optimize contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Malbek), drive efficiencies in automation, e-signature, and review workflows

Qualification

IP licensingGovernment contractingTechnology transactionsContract lifecycle managementSemiconductor IP knowledgeDrafting skillsProcess improvementAI tools usageCross-functional collaborationNegotiation skills

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership

8+ years of hands-on legal experience in IP licensing, technology transactions, commercial contracting, and/or government contracting, preferably in semiconductor IP, hardware, software/EDA, or other fast-growing technology companies

Proven in-house experience with a strong individual-contributor mindset; a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves professional who takes ownership and drives work to completion in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex semiconductor IP and technology licenses, including software/EDA and related commercial agreements

Strong working knowledge of semiconductor IP business models, including IP cores, chiplets, interconnects, and related licensing frameworks

Experience negotiating U.S. and international government contracts and licenses, with solid familiarity with FAR/DFARS, export controls, and government IP and data-rights regimes

Ability to lead high-stakes, time-sensitive negotiations and manage sophisticated commercial and government-sector transactions with sound judgment and pragmatism

Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical, business-focused guidance

Highly responsive and effective in partnering with cross-functional teams and senior leadership across multiple functions and time zones

Experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and driving process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

Sound judgment and experience using AI-enabled tools responsibly to support legal workflows and productivity