Sr. Counsel, IP Licensing and Technology Transactions
Sr. Counsel, IP Licensing and Technology Transactions
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$ 189000 - 260000
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Job Description
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cuttingedge 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 work beyond the cuttingedge continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
What We Offer
Salary:
$189000.00 $260000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAAt Applied we prioritize the wellbeing of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness health and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. Were 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.
Youll also 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 empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
Company Overview:
Applied Materials Inc. is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new semiconductor chip in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables the transformation of possibilities into reality. Applied delivers its semiconductor manufacturing systems parts and services to customers throughout Asia North America and Europe. We have more than 30000 employees globally and maintain dozens of campuses worldwide dedicated to manufacturing R&D sales service and distribution.
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 Applieds 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.
- 710 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on IP licensing joint development agreements IP purchases and sales royaltybearing 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 firsthand 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 inhouse 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 selfstarter.
- 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 designout problems from the outset; continuous improvement mindset.
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Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade jobrelated 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
