Corporate Counsel

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. You Are You have spent years learning that the most interesting legal work happens where technology, risk, and business needs come together. You understand the difference between a legal issue that requires a hard stop and one that needs a thoughtful workaround, and you have developed the judgment to navigate that distinction in real time. You know how to balance urgency with rigor, giving business leaders the answers they need without cutting corners on the legal analysis. Investigations are part of your toolkit. You have worked through cases involving IP concerns, insider threats, and cybersecurity incidents where the facts take time to emerge and the stakes matter. You know how to ask good questions, work collaboratively with InfoSec, HR, and engineering teams, and keep the legal strategy on track even when things get complicated. You are comfortable enough with technology to understand what is actually at risk when conversations turn to source code, licensing structures, or third-party integrations. Drafting agreements and advising on confidentiality matters is familiar ground for you. You help people understand complex legal issues without making them feel like they are being handed a list of reasons why something cannot be done. At Synopsys, you will work on meaningful legal challenges for a semiconductor and AI company operating at global scale, and you will do it alongside a team that values sound judgment and practical problem-solving.

Manage internal investigations involving IP, confidential information, and insider threats, working with InfoSec, HR, and business teams to gather facts, assess risk, and guide resolution Partner with the Information Security organization on legal and regulatory matters related to data protection, cybersecurity response, insider risk programs, and protection of proprietary technology and trade secrets Advise engineering, product, and business teams on IP ownership, confidentiality obligations, licensing structures, and technology transfer considerations in the context of semiconductor IP, EDA tools, and AI development Draft, negotiate, and review agreements involving licensing of copyrighted works, software, and other intellectual property, ensuring they align with business goals and manage risk appropriately Assess legal considerations for strategic initiatives, partnerships, and emerging technology projects, and translate them into practical guidance for senior stakeholders Help develop policies, procedures, and training programs that protect company assets and support compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across a global workforce Collaborate across Legal, InfoSec, HR, Engineering, Product Management, and other functions to provide practical legal support that enables business progress while managing risk thoughtfully The Impact You Will Have Help protect Synopsys' valuable IP and confidential information through thoughtful investigation management, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration Support faster, more informed decision-making by providing clear legal guidance that business leaders can use in time-sensitive situations Strengthen the company's cybersecurity and insider threat posture by working closely with InfoSec on legal frameworks, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies Help reduce legal and business risk across strategic initiatives by identifying issues early and designing solutions that work in practice Build understanding