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Legal Counsel
Cadence is looking for a business-oriented attorney to join our inhouse team! The ideal candidate will possess 1-3 years of legal experience, and have an interest in technology. In addition, candidates should have a JD from an ABA accredited law school and qualified to practice law in CA.
We offer a collegial working environment. You will be involved with a broad range of legal activities. Knowledge of AI, IP, and/or privacy laws a plus.
The following skills are required: a “can do” attitude, independence, exceptional work ethic, responsiveness, reliability, intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and relationship-building.
Responsibilities will likely include:
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Drafting and negotiating commercial (including vendor) contracts, such as consulting agreements, sponsorship agreements, and software licensing agreements.
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Managing and updating cloud and other customer software templates.
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Reviewing open source license terms and requests.
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Privacy and AI-related research and compliance projects.
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Providing support on M&A, litigation, and other legal projects, as requested.
This position will provide the successful candidate with the immediate opportunity to positively impact business and become an important contributor to Cadence’s success.
Location: This is an in-office position based out of our San Jose, CA office.
The annual salary range for California is $131,600 to $244,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
