Corporate Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Gain expertise in A.I. tools to enhance efficiencies and expand workflows and capabilities.

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including master supply agreements, sales contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, vendor/supplier agreements, equipment procurement contracts, software licenses, NDAs, services agreements, leases, and joint development agreements.

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

• Identify, implement, and assess improvements in legal workflows, encompassing templates, automation, and training.

• Stay informed on legal and regulatory changes impacting semiconductor-industry commercial contracting, such as export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing.

• Provide guidance on data privacy and protection, including data processing agreements and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy regulations.

• Assist with SEC reporting and ensuring compliance for public companies.

• Aid in corporate governance, entity management, and subsidiary upkeep.

• Offer legal advice to the People Team and managers regarding daily employment issues.

• Oversee pre-litigation matters and collaborate with external counsel on litigation and government inquiries under senior legal supervision.

• Support the corporate compliance program, including the Code of Business Conduct, anti-corruption/FCPA measures, conflicts of interest, insider trading policies, and employee training initiatives.

• Assist in corporate development and M&A activities, including due diligence, ancillary documentation, and post-closing integration.

• Act as a daily advisor on routine and moderately complex contracting issues and work alongside 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.

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a law firm (AmLaw 50 or equivalent is preferred).

• Exceptional attention to detail with the capability to manage a high volume of commercial matters concurrently.

• Strong judgment in balancing legal risks with business goals.

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders.

• Proven experience in general corporate legal matters, or the eagerness to learn and tackle new subject areas.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including identifying inefficiencies in legal or business processes and implementing practical, measurable solutions.

• Proficient in legal technology and process automation, including A.I. tools.

• Proven skills in stakeholder management across sales, procurement, finance, HR, engineering, and executive leadership.

• Capability to provide practical legal counsel to personnel at all organizational levels while respecting cultural differences.

• Outstanding negotiation, client-counseling, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

• Familiarity with semiconductor-specific contract terms and structures, such as IP licensing, equipment, and materials supply and purchase agreements (preferred).

• 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 work.

🏝️ 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.