Senior Corporate Counsel Software Technology & AI

Position Summary

Advantest America is seeking an experienced and business-oriented Senior Corporate Counsel, Software and Commercial Technology & AI Transactions and Governance to join its Legal Department. This attorney will serve as a key legal advisor supporting commercial, technology, software, and AI-related transactions across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial in-house and/or law firm experience advising technology businesses on complex commercial transactions, software licensing, SaaS agreements, related transactional related intellectual property matters, data and technology governance issues, and emerging artificial intelligence initiatives. This role will partner closely with business leaders, sales, procurement, engineering, product, information technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and executive management to provide practical, strategic, and risk-based legal guidance.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the legal framework supporting Advantest's software related product offerings, AI product and tool implementation initiatives, and technology-enabled business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Transactions & Technology Agreements

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial and technology-related agreements, with a focus on software, cloud-based, SAAS and similar transactions and legal matters including:

• Software license agreements

• SaaS and cloud services agreements

• Technology development agreements

• Master services agreements (MSAs)

• Statements of work (SOWs)

• Intellectual property licensing agreements

• Support domestic and international commercial transactions involving software and similar technology products and services.

• Develop, improve, and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.

• Provide practical risk assessments and recommend balanced solutions that support business objectives while protecting company interests.

AI Governance, Policy & Emerging Technology

• Advise business and technical stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and contractual issues relating to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Support implementation and use of AI tools and AI-enabled products within the organization.
• Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of AI governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Review AI-related vendor agreements, licensing terms, data usage rights, intellectual property considerations, and risk allocation provisions.
• Monitor developments in AI regulations and laws, and industry standards, providing actionable guidance to the General Counsel and management.
• Collaborate with information security, compliance, product, engineering/R&D and IT teams to align AI usage with company policies and legal obligations.

Additional Focus Areas:

• Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contracting practices, technology risks, AI governance, and related legal developments.
• Support special projects and other matters as assigned by the General Counsel.