Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance - (B5)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA • 5h 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:

$177,000.00 - $243,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA, Washington,DC

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/) .

Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance

This is a great opportunity for an experienced global trade compliance attorney to join a multidisciplinary Global Litigation & Compliance team to help lead implementation and sustainment for Applied Materials' due diligence program. Based in Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Washington, DC this will be a critical role reporting into the Senior Director, Trade Compliance. This Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance will lead the company's trade due diligence and restricted party screening programs within the company's global trade function and work horizontally with key business stakeholders.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Setting the strategy and process for due diligence of customers and suppliers.

Overseeing the company's restricted party screening program.

Leading the team that performs due diligence work for global trade.

Providing critical programmatic support for trade compliance organization enhancements throughout the global enterprise

Designing and advising on enhancements for trade compliance policies, and operating procedures.

Developing and delivering trade compliance training for a variety of audiences

Assist in M&A and joint venture risk assessments, due diligence and integration plans

Assist in trade compliance-related internal investigations

Undertaking special projects and supporting other compliance program initiatives

Major Areas of Responsibility

As an in-house attorney focused on export controls and customs and import regulations, you will advise on customer and supplier trade due diligence. You will evaluate due diligence information and provide advise on risk mitigation. This senior counsel position will work closely with peers in developing and enhancing both US and non-US compliance processes as geopolitics continue to influence global trade strategy and business for the semiconductor industry. You will coordinate with external legal counsel, as appropriate, and provide legal advice to the company's global trade function as well as business units and departments. You will have frequent contact with internal stakeholders throughout the company's global operations, including executives.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate degree and a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in advising multinational businesses on trade compliance matters, including US export controls, sanctions programs,

Ability to work both independently and within a team, including leading a team, and ability to gain the trust of business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective

Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and solves complex problems, thinking beyond existing solutions and frameworks

Excellent communication skills: Ability to clearly articulate and visually present complex legal advice for senior executives; excellent written work product (compliance policies, procedures, training)

Passion for compliance work!

Desired Qualifications

In-house experience in the semiconductor industry strongly preferred

Subject matter expertise with non-US export and import regulatory regimes

Prior experience giving advice on due diligence risk mitigation strategies

Language skills (Mandarin) are highly desirable

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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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