Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, such as master supply agreements, sales contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, vendor/supplier agreements, equipment procurement contracts, software licenses, NDAs, and services agreements.

• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and business teams on contract terms, risk distribution, and negotiation strategies.

• Enhance and manage contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, and the contract management system, including Ironclad.

• Raise complex, high-risk, or non-standard contract issues to senior legal leadership for further evaluation.

• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes impacting commercial contracting within the semiconductor sector, including export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing.

• Work in tandem with finance, compliance, and other internal parties on contract-related issues.

• Provide guidance on routine and moderately complex contracting matters while collaborating with senior legal team members on intricate, strategic, or non-standard transactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

• 3 to 5 years of pertinent legal experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting/negotiation, or technology transactions.

• Exceptional contract drafting abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capability to handle a substantial volume of contracts concurrently.

• Strong judgment in balancing legal risks with business goals.

• Ability to operate independently and manage priorities effectively.

• Clear communication skills with non-legal stakeholders.

• Preferred: 1 to 2 years of experience at a large law firm (Am Law 50 or equivalent) in transactional or technology transactions practice.

• Preferred: Background in semiconductor, electronics, or advanced technology manufacturing.

• Preferred: Knowledge of semiconductor-specific contract structures, IP licensing, as well as equipment and materials supply and purchase agreements.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Ironclad.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent professional experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

• Paid time off.

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.

• Flexible spending or savings accounts.