Senior Counsel, Licensing & Technology Transactions V (B5)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA • 2h ago

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$189,000.00 - $260,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Job Description: Applied Materials is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, creative, and energetic team player to support IP licensing agreements, joint development and collaboration agreements, IP acquisitions and divestitures, and other complex transactions, and provide business and legal advice in connection with Applied's strategic growth plans. This person must be comfortable interacting with business executives, product and development teams, our sales force, our customers, and external collaborators. This Senior Counsel level position will report to a Director in the Legal and Compliance Organization.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing business and legal advice to business stakeholders.

Framing, reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of IP, commercial, and complex transactions, including IP licensing agreements, joint development and collaboration agreements, and product qualification agreements, to achieve desired business objectives.

Counseling business/sales team and other stakeholders regarding contract provisions and implications and assessing and mitigating legal/business risks (e.g., indemnifications, liability, etc.).

Partnering effectively with other groups in the Legal and Compliance Organization to deliver effective and comprehensive legal support to business stakeholders.

Manage outside counsel work product quality and budgets.

Actively participating in process and technology projects designed to improve service and efficiency within the Legal and Compliance Organization.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited and recognized law school.

7+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on IP licensing, joint development agreements, IP purchases and sales, royalty-bearing agreements, and other complex transactions.

Deep understanding of contract terms relating to creation and allocation of technology and IP rights; sound legal and business judgment.

Excellent negotiation skills, including first-hand experience leading negotiations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to support a global business.

Ability to spot compliance and regulatory implications of new businesses.

Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and with a diverse group of colleagues in multiple countries.

Ability to travel occasionally.

Licensed to practice law in California.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

Work experience in both law firm and in-house corporate legal departments.

Experience in semiconductor industry.

Experience in financing, investment, and M&A transactions.

Experience in software licensing, including open source software.

Registered US patent attorney.

Ability to translate business needs into contract language and creatively resolve business issues.

Passionate, proactive, highly motivated self-starter.

Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to create specific action plans based on general guidance and deliver results.

Ability to see the big picture and identify and design-out problems from the outset; continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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