Senior Counsel, Commercial Legal

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology, and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We’re looking for a seasoned attorney to join the NVIDIA team as Senior Counsel, supporting NVIDIA’s commercial sales agreements, customer and partner programs, and sales operations. You’ll partner closely with NVIDIA’s other commercial attorneys, business leaders, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to support our growing global technology supply chain ecosystem, capital projects, and real estate matters.

What you'll be doing:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (including hardware, SaaS/licensing, and reseller/distributor agreements).

• Guide the business through commercial deal cycles, including navigating procurement requirements for government and highly regulated customer organizations.

• Develop scalable processes, templates, playbooks and training to enable cross-functional teams to move quickly while complying with business requirements.

What we need to see:

• 8-12 years’ relevant legal experience, including in-house or law firm experience supporting commercial and customer engagements.

• Experience drafting and negotiating sales agreements.

• Proven track record negotiating and leading hardware, software, and cloud customer sales transactions.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited US law school; admitted to the bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire, or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status).

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• 2+ years of relevant in-house legal experience is highly preferred.

• Ability to navigate and break down complex legal issues into actionable advice covering a broad range of interdependent issues, balance risk with business need, and ask tough questions.

• Self-starter who excels at managing projects, prioritizing tasks and working both collaboratively with many different stakeholders and independently.

• Experience and interest in improving legal processes a plus.

• Prior experience in litigation or judicial clerkships are welcome.

NVIDIA is one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most innovative and hardworking people in the world working for us, and if you're creative and collaborative, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 14, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.