Qualcomm · 4 days ago
Legal Counsel, Direct Procurement
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm is looking for an experienced attorney for its legal department in San Diego, California. This role will provide specialized legal support to Qualcomm’s direct procurement function—managing legal risk, driving compliance, and structuring agreements for supplier relationships that directly impact Qualcomm’s semiconductor product development, manufacturing operations and supply chain.
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Responsibilities
Contract Negotiation & Drafting
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including purchase orders, supply contracts, equipment/materials procurement, engineering services, manufacturing services, and hardware/software licensing agreements
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
In conjunction with subject matter experts, advise on and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to procurement
Procurement Lifecycle Support
Support end-to-end procurement: from RFPs/RFQs, supplier due diligence and onboarding, to contract close-out and amendment processes
Policy, Process & Template Development
Create and maintain procurement legal templates and playbooks, embedding best practices and compliance standards aligned with corporate policy
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a trusted advisor to procurement, business unit legal, engineering, supply chain, finance, compliance, and operations teams
Training & Knowledge Sharing
Conduct targeted training for business stakeholders on contracting best practices, legal risks, and procurement processes
Dispute Resolution & Supplier Management
Provide legal guidance on supplier performance issues, escalate disputes, and support resolution strategies
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house
Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring)
5+ years of legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm background in procurement or commercial contracts
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex procurement contracts—especially in semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology sectors
Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
Ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
Excellent multitasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented and proactive, with strong commercial judgment
Collaborative team player who works both independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Familiarity with antitrust law, IP licensing in procurement, and global supply chain dynamics
At least 3 years of drafting and negotiation experience
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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