Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel

General Summary:

Qualcomm is seeking to hire an entry-level attorney responsible for automotive contract lifecycles, from drafting and negotiation through execution and ongoing management. This role will report to a senior automotive legal attorney and is critical in helping to promote compliance, minimize risk, and support business objectives through effective contract management and team engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex automotive and commercial contracts, including amendments and related agreements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

• Oversee and manage contract lifecycles to ensure compliance and fulfillment by all parties, proactively identifying and addressing issues to avoid disputes or delays.

• Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Help advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risks, ensuring alignment with company policies and strategic objectives.

• Analyze, interpret, and resolve complex contractual issues, providing clear, actionable recommendations.

• Participate in discussions and negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners; effectively communicating with team members.

• Conduct research and analysis to interpret contracts, mitigate legal and business risks, and develop insights that support business objectives.

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables efficiently, particularly in a fast-paced environment.

• Make sound, ethical, and timely decisions in complex situations, and support others in make effective decisions.

• Support and assist with identifying enhancements in contract processes, which may include implementing solutions to promote efficiency, and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Demonstrates sound judgment and initiative, able to work effectively with appropriate oversight.

• Ability to seek guidance when needed.

• Effectively manages ambiguity and applies multiple cognitive skills to identify optimal solutions.

• Utilizes advanced deductive and inductive reasoning and seeks input when addressing challenges, even when information is incomplete or conflicting.

• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

• Applies creativity to generate new ideas and develop solutions in situations lacking established objectives or parameters.

• Operates within departmental budgetary objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree or international equivalent.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

• Experience with contract or program management or related work experience.

• Experience in automotive or technology.

LOCATION

San Diego, CA (On-site; average of 5 days per week as per current policy)

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$113,800.00 - $170,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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