Legal Counsel

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Legal Counsel

Cadence is looking for a business-oriented attorney to join our inhouse team! The ideal candidate will possess 1-3 years of legal experience, and have an interest in technology.

We offer a collegial working environment. You will be involved with a broad range of legal activities. Knowledge of AI, IP, and/or privacy laws a plus.

The following skills are required: a "can do" attitude, independence, exceptional work ethic, responsiveness, reliability, intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and relationship-building.

Responsibilities will likely include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial (including vendor) contracts, such as consulting agreements, sponsorship agreements, and software licensing agreements.
• Managing and updating cloud and other customer software templates.
• Reviewing open source license terms and requests.
• Privacy and AI-related research and compliance projects.
• Providing support on M&A, litigation, and other legal projects, as requested.

This position will provide the successful candidate with the immediate opportunity to positively impact business and become an important contributor to Cadence's success.

The annual salary range for California is $131,600 to $244,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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