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Legal Counsel, Auto

San Diego, CA · On-site

$149K - $248K/yr

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 ...

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Associate Attorney, Data

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Associate Attorney, Senior

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$139K - $208K/yr

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Business Process Analyst

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$64K - $87K/yr

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IPR Contracts Support Analyst

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Manager, Contracts

San Diego, CA · On-site

$94K - $126K/yr

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Financial Analyst, Staff

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Contracts Specialist

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Business Process Analyst

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... or legal operations environment. 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 ...

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Memory Sourcing Strategy Manager

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$137K - $177K/yr

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Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Provision

San Diego, CA · On-site

$123K - $123K/yr

Qualcomm Incorporated Job Area: Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Tax ... Build strong working relationships with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors.

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for qualcomm legal in the United States is $53,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Qualcomm Legal job involves providing legal support and guidance to the company on various matters, including intellectual property, corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and regulatory issues. Legal professionals at Qualcomm work closely with internal teams to ensure adherence to laws and mitigate legal risks. Roles can range from corporate counsel to patent attorneys and compliance specialists. These positions require expertise in technology law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Qualcomm Legal position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Qualcomm Legal role, candidates need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar membership, and deep expertise in IP law, corporate compliance, or related fields. Familiarity with contract management systems, e-discovery tools, and specialized legal research platforms like LexisNexis or Westlaw is highly valued. Standout professionals demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams. These qualities are crucial for navigating complex legal matters and ensuring Qualcomm’s interests are safeguarded in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What are typical career advancement opportunities within the Qualcomm Legal team?

At Qualcomm, legal professionals often start as associate counsel or legal analysts and can progress to roles such as senior counsel, lead counsel in specific practice areas, or management positions like Director of Legal Affairs. Career advancement is fostered by taking on high-impact projects, developing expertise in cutting-edge technology law, and demonstrating effective cross-functional collaboration with business units and engineering teams. Qualcomm values internal mobility and professional growth, supporting employees through ongoing education, mentorship programs, and exposure to diverse legal challenges. This creates a dynamic environment where talented legal professionals can grow their careers and make a significant impact on the company’s strategic direction.

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Legal Counsel, Auto

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$149K - $248K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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51st of 241 rated software companies

Job description

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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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:
$149,000.00 - $248,400.00
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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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