Legal Counsel - Technology Procurement

STMicroelectronics seeks a Legal Counsel for Technology Procurement in Geneva for a fixed-term role ending in February 2027. The position focuses on IT contracts, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation within a global semiconductor environment.

This temporary, full-time in-house role is based in Geneva and will run until February 2027. The position serves as a key legal resource for the technology procurement function, handling complex agreements and advising business divisions on IT-related legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial and technology contracts, including cloud services, IT outsourcing, software licensing, and data analytics agreements.
• Act as a secondary legal advisor on intellectual property sourcing matters.
• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them in line with the company's risk tolerance.
• Review agreements and continuously improve legal forms, processes, and systems.
• Provide practical legal consulting to supported business groups, adapting to rapidly changing conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of IT contracts and advise on mitigating potential post-closing liabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in technology law or a related field from an EU Member State or Switzerland.
• At least 5 years of experience in an international setting, either in a law firm or in-house.
• Strong background in IT law, commercial contracts, and/or procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Basic skills in AI prompting for legal tasks.
• Strong communication and adaptability skills in an international environment.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Business-level English proficiency.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of French and/or Italian is a strong plus.

About the company

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor company whose advanced technologies form the foundation of modern life. The company employs over 50,000 people across 40 countries, representing more than 115 nationalities. ST is committed to innovation, sustainability, and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where collaboration and respect drive progress.

• Recognized as a 2025 Global Top Employer, ST is the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction.
• The company promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the societies in which it operates.
• ST emphasizes career development equity, equal remuneration, and a culture of respect and collaboration.
• The organization focuses on responsible and sustainable innovation to create a smarter, greener future.