Associate General Counsel, Trade Compliance

Group/Division
The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA's strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company's business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
A Silicon Valley-Based Global Technology Company is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join KLA's Legal and Compliance Organization and lead its trade compliance organization as an Associate General Counsel, Trade Compliance (“AGC Trade Compliance”). The position will report directly to A Silicon Valley-Based Global Technology Company's Chief Compliance Officer and support a wide variety of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for KLA. The AGC Trade Compliance will have the opportunity to add immediate value on worldwide export and import issues, including U.S. export control and licensing issues, tariff-mitigation strategies, and developing and enhancing KLA's internal compliance controls and compliance processes.

The AGC Trade Compliance will be required to:

• Gain a solid understanding of KLA's trade compliance goals and challenges in U.S. and internationally (specifically China) and identify and implement appropriate legal strategies and processes to facilitate goals and minimize challenges.
• Work with outside counsel, identify and analyze complex trade-related issues and develop strategies and processes to mitigate related risks, including rendering legally sound and actionable legal advice.
• Examine potential trade compliance deficiencies and provide quick effective solutions to include: working with cross-functional teams to develop systems, controls, and processes to mitigate trade compliance risks, while enabling the business; and engaging with U.S. government agencies on export licenses, import issues, and inquiries, among other issues;
• Partner with and advise product managers, procurement and operations, sales, engineering, executives on trade compliance requirements and related processes.
• Identify potential trade compliance gaps and work closely with cross-functional groups to develop solutions, and partner with the Global Trade Compliance team and other cross-functional stakeholders to operationalize these solutions.
• Support trade compliance activities associated with acquisition integration activities, including sharing and communicating KLA-approved policies, best practices, and expectations to affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide regarding trade compliance matters, resolving issues with internal stakeholders and external personnel, and assisting with the escalation process.
• Provide regular, clear communication on legal issues and opportunities to the Legal and Compliance Organization to assist with the identification and mitigation of risks, and the development of appropriate processes and mitigation strategies.
• Develop or coordinate the development of employee training, internal compliance notices, and manage or coordinate the management of KLA trade-related policies, procedures, and processes.
• Occasional travel to domestic and international offices.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Organization on other projects, initiatives, and strategic projects, as may arise from time to time.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Education/Qualification: Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the bar in any U.S. state as a member in good standing in such state.
• Experience: At least 12 years of experience at a U.S. multinational technology company; semiconductor industry (or closely related fields) preferred. Technical/engineering background a plus
• Team & Organizational Management: At least 5 years of experience managing a team of trade attorneys and non-attorney trade compliance professionals
• Technical skills: Proficiency advising on U.S. trade compliance regulations and programs with particular focus on U.S.-China trade law.
• Soft skills: Self-starter, team player, with desire to be on cutting-edge of U.S. trade law. Highly developed interpersonal skills; must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels of the organization, including business executives, and across KLA's international locations. Strong and independent demeanor, capable of standing up to business pressures and strong client personalities. Self-motivated and persistent; high degree of comfort exercising independent judgment to obtain best business outcome while containing legal risk. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to prioritize and work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (Professional) and a minium or 12 years of applicable experience as a trade compliance attorney