Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Product

Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Product

San Jose, CA

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale‑up, and scale‑out connectivity.

The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at  .

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Product to join our growing legal team. This position will be a strategic partner to Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations by drafting and negotiating complex commercial deals and providing proactive legal guidance throughout the product development lifecycle. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of our high-momentum growth stage, where your work will have a direct and visible impact on the company and its business and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal support and counsel for business and engineering teams.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a variety of agreements for product sales, master purchase agreements, development and manufacturing engagements, supply chain, and technology licenses.
• Counsel on contract terms, compliance matters, product development issues, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with the legal team to develop, refine, and scale the department’s processes, policies, and infrastructure to support the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Active membership in at least one US state bar.
• 10+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or in‑house experience with semiconductor or hardware companies. Experience working with or for large AI hyperscale companies is a plus.
• Expertise in technology transactions, intellectual property law, and software licensing.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and senior leaders on technical and business terms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, project management and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent drafting and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex legal jargon into easy-to-understand and practical advice.
• Partner and collaborator mindset, low ego, and a high‑ownership mentality.

The base salary range is $– depending on years of experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and equity.

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.