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Legal Counsel, Auto

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Qualcomm
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, IT Business Analyst, IT Support, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 149000 - 248400 USD Yearly USD 149000.00 248400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company:
Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:
Legal Group, Legal Group >
Legal Counsel

General Summary

Qualcomm is looking for an attorney for its in-house legal department supporting its automotive business. The successful candidate will focus primarily on commercial transactions in a technology-based environment – negotiating, drafting, and analyzing a wide variety of sales, technology, software licensing, cloud services, supply, and procurement agreements. Additionally, the attorney in this role will advise automotive clients on issues related to legal and regulatory risks associated with its various automotive software and hardware products, including automated driving systems, advanced driver assistance systems, and the use of AI in Qualcomm’s automotive products.

We are looking for candidates with broad legal experience spanning automotive manufacturing and/or automotive software, semiconductors, and/or supply chain matters. The successful candidate will also advise and counsel clients on process issues, business strategies, and general legal risks related to its various products and businesses.

General Responsibilities
  • Draft and negotiate a wide variety of transactional agreements involving automotive software and hardware products including issues related to software licensing, intellectual property rights, data, and use of AI in product offerings.
  • Provide legal advice and support to the business unit, including sales, marketing, communications, product management, operations, engineering, and finance.
  • Assist in global automotive matters as needed, including issues related to automotive regulations, connected vehicles, motor vehicle safety, marketing, communications, and the like.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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).
Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience, preferably in an automotive environment with a technology-focused background.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting complex technology agreements.
  • Broad legal experience spanning automotive manufacturing and/or automotive software, semiconductors, and/or supply chain matters.
  • Proactive, practical approach to legal guidance and risk assessment.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
  • Willingness to support global regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
  • High integrity and strong performance orientation.

* This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

** Position requires to be onsite in San Diego, 5 days a week. **

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disabili or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO

Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$ - $

  • We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).
  • In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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