Senior Corporate Counsel II- AI, Cybersecurity & Data Governance

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

Microchip seeks an experienced attorney to provide strategic counsel on AI, cybersecurity, and data governance matters, including related compliance programs and transactions. This role requires a multidisciplinary background and strong understanding of laws and frameworks relating to AI, IP, cybersecurity, technical data, personal data, and contracting. Attorney will partner with business units, support groups, and Legal team to guide responsible AI innovation, adoption, and deployment as well as the company’s other data-driven initiatives.

• Serve as subject matter expert on AI and data governance

• Support and enhance compliance programs covering:

  • Cybersecurity

  • Data classification and governance

  • Export-controlled technical data and software

  • U.S. controlled unclassified information (CUI)

• Develop and maintain practical resources such as guidelines, policies, procedures, assessments, and training.

• Monitor and advise on emerging AI and data-related laws, industry frameworks, and technical standards.

• Provide business-oriented counsel to internal stakeholders, including Business Units, Global Trade Compliance, HR, IT, Marketing, and Sales.

• Provide contract support, as needed, involving AI and data-related platforms and services, such as SaaS and other cloud-based agreements

Requirements/Qualifications:

• JD degree and admission in good standing in at least one state in the U.S.

• 10+ years relevant law firm and/or in-house experience

• Demonstrated experience:

  • Developing and managing compliance programs

  • Advising on AI/ML products or services touching on regulatory, IP, cybersecurity, export control, privacy, and contracting principles  

  • Drafting clear, implementable policies, guidelines, and training materials

• Proven ability to explain complex issues clearly and provide actionable advice

• Strong technical and business understanding of AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, machine learning, large language models), and hardware, software, or Saas services

• Strong knowledge of global AI, privacy, and industry frameworks (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI RMF)

• Working knowledge of U.S. export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR)

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences

• Excels at interacting regularly with senior leadership and delivering results in a dynamic, cross-functional environment

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple matters and maintain attention to detail

• Proven leadership or manage