Description:
Overview of Role:A Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is looking for a Corporate Counsel member to join its team at our office in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, effective/efficient processing and prioritizing of multiple projects with competing deadlines, and a consistent high-level of accuracy and attention to detail. A successful candidate will also need to have good interpersonal skills combined with the desire and capability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environments. We are currently working in a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and partner with internal technical and sales professionals to win business and strengthen customer relationships.
- Negotiate and draft technology transaction agreements, such as nondisclosure agreements, technology licensing agreements, and manufacturing agreements.
- Collaborate and partner with foundry professionals to ensure smooth and efficient foundry operations.
- Negotiate and draft procurement agreements.
- Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on issues in various areas such as contract law, employment law, and export regulations.
- Assist internal clients in complying with TSMC's legal processes (such as a contract management process).
- Assist in creating and maintaining standard commercial transaction templates for recurring engagements.
- Advise internal clients and ensure best practices in diverse legal areas.
- Assist in inter- or intra-departmental projects such as corporate compliance activities and TSMC's contract process.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education
- JD degree with a strong academic record.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of legal experience with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating technology transaction contracts and procurement contracts.
- Moderate business travel required.
- Motivated and detail-oriented; capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of articulating complex concepts and solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership with good facilitation and negotiation skills to secure support and guide cross-functional teams in achieving goals.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Members of the California or Washington Bars preferred.
- Semiconductor industry experience preferred.
- Mandarin speaking/writing is preferred.