Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, which encompass 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 allocation, and negotiation strategies.

• Oversee the ongoing enhancement of contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, and the contract management system, such as Ironclad.

• Refer complex, high-risk, or non-standard contract issues to senior legal leadership.

• Keep track of legal and regulatory changes impacting commercial contracts within the semiconductor industry, including export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing.

• Work alongside finance, compliance, and other internal stakeholders regarding contract-related issues.

• Provide counsel 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.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

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

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

• Exceptional contract drafting abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capacity to manage a substantial volume of contracts concurrently.

• Strong judgment in balancing legal risks with business goals.

• Ability to operate independently and effectively prioritize tasks.

• Clear communication skills with non-legal stakeholders.

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

• Preferred: Experience within the semiconductor, electronics, or advanced technology manufacturing sectors.

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

• Preferred: Familiarity with Ironclad.

• Education & Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent 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.