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.