Construction & Commercial Litigation Senior Att...

Description:

Job Description:
TSMC Arizona Corporation's Legal Department supports the company's rapidly growing operations in Phoenix, Arizona, by providing exceptional legal services to achieve business goals while minimizing undue risk. We seek an experienced Construction & Commercial Litigation Attorney with excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do spirit that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

Roles & Responsibilities:
The Construction & Commercial Litigation Attorney will oversee all construction-related legal matters, drive litigation strategy, and deliver proactive counseling that translates complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance. Responsibilities include: contract strategy and negotiation; change management; supplier dispute resolution; training internal clients to mitigate risks before issues arise; managing outside counsel for transactional and litigation matters; insurance claims and investigations; and regulatory compliance matters.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to:

• Coordinate action among internal stakeholders across a large, highly matrixed and dispersed decision-making environment;
• Advise all levels of management on the legal risks and liabilities relevant to various business activities;
• Anticipate and proactively address emerging legal issues that could impact the company;
• Juggle multiple matters simultaneously and adapt quickly to shifting priorities;
• Support active construction projects by providing timely legal guidance on delays, changes in scope, claims preservation and dispute escalation;
• Develop litigation strategy for a broad portfolio of matters and provide clear recommendations to business leaders regarding exposure, settlement, and trial posture;
• Oversee discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, administrative proceedings and trials in collaboration with other in-house legal team members and outside counsel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house position with demonstrated ability to perform the above listed key responsibilities.
• U.S. law degree from an accredited university
• Bar license in good standing from a U.S. state
• Permission to work in the United States
• Ability to undertake occasional business travel to Taiwan

Core Competencies/Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language;
• Ability to issue-spot and problem solve in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing legal risk with practical business considerations
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust and maintain productive working relationships
• Team-orientation and growth mindset to take on new responsibilities and share workload among Legal team as needed
• Commitment to TSMC's values and desire to contribute to TSMC's culture of excellence

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily an office-based role requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard mouse and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, and carry light objects.
• May require occasional travel to company sites, court proceedings, mediations, depositions, or other meetings that involve walking through office, industrial or construction environments.

Work Location:
Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix, Arizona facility: 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083.

Application Consideration Consent:
By applying to this position, I acknowledge and agree that my application and qualifications may be considered for other roles within the company. However, I reserve the right to withdraw my consent for future consideration of other roles within the company at any time.

As a valued member of the TSMC family, we place a significant focus on your health and well-being. When you are at your best physically, mentally, and financially, our company thrives. TSMC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Choose the options that best fit your and your family's needs.
• Income-Protection Programs: Financial assistance during injury or illness.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your financial future with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays: Recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

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