Sr. Paralegal

Advanced Micro Devices Voir toutes les offres

Markham, ON
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 9 jours

Job Description:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGAt 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.THE ROLE:AMD is seeking an experienced legal professional to support direct and indirect materials contracting while serving as a key operational partner within the Procurement Legal function. This role reports to the Senior Director – Global Operations and Procurement.This is a fast-paced, high-trust role requiring strong judgment and the ability to manage a high volume of work with minimal supervision. You will balance legal risk, business priorities, and speed while supporting procurement contracting and enabling efficient legal operations.In addition to hands-on contracting, this role supports intake governance, practice management, and process improvements that help scale the function effectively.THE PERSON:The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with strong judgment and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.You communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and bring a practical, business-oriented approach to contracting and legal operations. You are comfortable working with ambiguity, making real-time decisions, and collaborating across teams.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Commercial Contracting

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage procurement-related agreements (e.g., direct materials, GSAs, SOWs, SaaS, and services)
Manage low- to mid-complexity contracts, escalating higher-risk issues as needed
Apply sound legal and commercial judgment to support business objectives while protecting AMD’s interests
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Finance, IT, Privacy, and Compliance

Intake, Governance & Risk Triage

Manage legal intake, ensuring requests are complete and properly routed
Determine appropriate level of legal review and serve as a first-line risk filter
Support adherence to policies, approval frameworks, and signature authority requirements
Assist with end-of-quarter contract review processes

Legal Operations & Process Improvement

Maintain templates, playbooks, and contracting standards
Ensure data accuracy across trackers, CLM systems, and reporting
Support reporting on deal status and key metrics
Identify and implement process improvements across intake and contracting workflows
Provide guidance to business teams to improve contracting practices and reduce rework
Support use of automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and consistency

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in commercial contracting, procurement agreements, or legal operations
Understanding of contract structures (MSA, SOW, PO) and procurement lifecycle
Ability to manage high-volume work with minimal supervision
Strong judgment and ability to make decisions in real time
Familiarity with IP, privacy, and data-related considerations
Strong organization, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with CLM tools, trackers, or reporting systems

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Paralegal certificate preferred, or equivalent professional experience

LOCATION:

Austin, TX or Markham, ON

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-CJ2#LI-HYBRIDBenefits offered are described: .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 availableThis posting is for an existing vacancy.

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