senior Legal Counsel ic · Posted May 15, 2026

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AMD is hiring a senior-level Legal Counsel based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems.

Role
Legal Counsel
Function
legal
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
General Management/ Administration/ Support
Posted
May 15, 2026

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Job description

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  




AMD is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel – Investigations & Competition with experience conducting internal investigations, advising on competition risks, and leveraging AI to enhance compliance program operations.  This role reports to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and will play a key role in driving the continued scaling and execution of our global program.   

The Person

  • In-house experience at a fast-paced global company, preferably in the technology sector. 
  • Expertise conducting a wide range of complex internal investigations and aligning cross-functionally on employee outcomes and remediation.    
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. and international antitrust and competition laws and regulatory frameworks. 
  • Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to senior executives and business leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives globally. 
  • Experience leveraging AI and workflows to streamline daily tasks in investigations and competition programs. 
  • Strong drafting, communication, and collaboration skills.   
  • Problem solver, team player, good sense of humor, and a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead global compliance investigations, partnering cross-functionally with the Employment, Employee Relations, and Security teams. 
  • Structure and execute internal investigations to effectively target key issues while minimizing business disruption. This includes drafting investigation plans, performing eDiscovery, and conducting interviews.  
  • Scale an AI and data driven framework for conducting investigations. 
  • Brief executives on investigation outcomes and partner cross-functionally to execute resulting remediation. 
  • Identify trends in investigation data to inform training, policy updates, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as the competition program lead, advising on emerging competition risks and requirements, and scaling the global competition program.
  • Assess opportunities to enhance competition policies, guidelines, controls, and processes, and conduct related training to key stakeholders. 

Preferred Experience

  • Scaling global compliance programs with a pragmatic mindset and risk-based approach.
  • Developing and deploying AI and automation to efficiently drive program initiatives.
  • Background in the technology, semiconductor, or related global industries.

Academic and Professional Credentials

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

Location: San Jose, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

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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.

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