About us

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.

We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.

As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

Job Summary

Reporting to a General Counsel, this role is responsible for supporting the business on a broad range of commercial and technology-focused legal matters, with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. The role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal and commercial risk.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, and partner contracts
• Provide legal support on technology-focused transactions, particularly within hardware and semiconductor-related contexts
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support negotiations of agreements governed by US law and international frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, finance, and engineering
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard contract templates and processes
• Provide guidance on intellectual property and licensing considerations within commercial agreements
• Assist with open source software licensing matters where relevant
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities
• Support broader corporate and legal initiatives as required

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction with strong commercial legal training
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a technology-focused environment
• Experience working with agreements governed by the laws of multiple jurisdictions, primarily California and Texas, but also including the laws of England and Wales
• Strong understanding of contract law and risk allocation principles
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, international environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience within the semiconductor or hardware industry
• In-house legal experience within a technology company
• Familiarity with intellectual property licensing
• Exposure to open source software licensing
• Experience working across UK and US legal framework

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.