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AMD is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its global privacy program, with a primary focus on European operations. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Privacy. The Senior Corporate Counsel serves as a key legal advisor on European privacy and data protection matters across AMD’s business, products, and internal operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in European data protection regulations, experience advising a global technology company, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

THE PERSON:

• In-house experience at a fast-paced global company, preferably in the technology sector.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling a privacy program across European operations.

• Deep knowledge of GDPR and other European privacy frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience advising on cross-border data transfers and international data governance.

• Familiarity with U.S. privacy concepts and experience coordinating with U.S.-based legal teams.

• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders and drive intra-company and cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong drafting, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Creative problem-solver with a pragmatic mindset, a good sense of humor, and a positive attitude.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal advice on European privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, e Privacy, and relevant Member State laws.

• Act as a primary point of contact for European privacy issues, supporting business teams with clear, pragmatic guidance on compliance obligations and risk mitigation.

• Advise on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default considerations for products, services, AI-enabled technologies, and internal initiatives.

• Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy risk assessments, and related reviews for processing activities.

• Contribute to global privacy governance by drafting, reviewing, and maintaining privacy policies, internal guidance, procedures, and training materials applicable to Europe.

• Partner with information security and incident response teams on data incident preparedness and response, including breach assessment and notification obligations.

• Advise on international data transfers involving European personal data, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses and Transfer Impact Assessments.

• Review, draft, and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, cloud, and technology agreements.

• Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments across Europe and communicate relevant impacts to internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate closely with U.S.-based and other global legal teams to support consistent, scalable privacy compliance while addressing European requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in privacy and data protection law.
• Experience in the technology and semiconductor industry.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from a reputed institution.
• License to practice law (or in-house equivalent) in relevant jurisdiction.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

THE ROLE:

AMD is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its global privacy program, with a primary focus on European operations. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Privacy. The Senior Corporate Counsel serves as a key legal advisor on European privacy and data protection matters across AMD’s business, products, and internal operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in European data protection regulations, experience advising a global technology company, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

THE PERSON:

• In-house experience at a fast-paced global company, preferably in the technology sector.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling a privacy program across European operations.

• Deep knowledge of GDPR and other European privacy frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience advising on cross-border data transfers and international data governance.

• Familiarity with U.S. privacy concepts and experience coordinating with U.S.-based legal teams.

• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders and drive intra-company and cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong drafting, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Creative problem-solver with a pragmatic mindset, a good sense of humor, and a positive attitude.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal advice on European privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, e Privacy, and relevant Member State laws.

• Act as a primary point of contact for European privacy issues, supporting business teams with clear, pragmatic guidance on compliance obligations and risk mitigation.

• Advise on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default considerations for products, services, AI-enabled technologies, and internal initiatives.

• Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy risk assessments, and related reviews for processing activities.

• Contribute to global privacy governance by drafting, reviewing, and maintaining privacy policies, internal guidance, procedures, and training materials applicable to Europe.

• Partner with information security and incident response teams on data incident preparedness and response, including breach assessment and notification obligations.

• Advise on international data transfers involving European personal data, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses and Transfer Impact Assessments.

• Review, draft, and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, cloud, and technology agreements.

• Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments across Europe and communicate relevant impacts to internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate closely with U.S.-based and other global legal teams to support consistent, scalable privacy compliance while addressing European requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in privacy and data protection law.
• Experience in the technology and semiconductor industry.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from a reputed institution.
• License to practice law (or in-house equivalent) in relevant jurisdiction.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.