Senior Counsel-EPIC V (B5)

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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.

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Job Description: Technology Transactions and Product Counsel (Strategic Partnerships EPIC Center)

Title/Grade: Segment Business Counsel / B5

Location: Santa Clara CA

General Profile: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 an experienced creative and energetic team player to support complex transactions and provide general business and product counseling in support of Applieds EPIC Center and other strategic initiatives. This person should be comfortable interacting with business executives product and development teams our customers and external collaborators. Participating in internal projects designed to drive continuous process improvement and technology adoption is a critical aspect of the role. This position will report to a Managing Director in the Legal and Compliance Organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing drafting and negotiating broad range of technology transactions and other complex agreements including joint development collaboration and university research agreements to achieve desired business objectives.
• Key member of cross-functional team supporting Applieds EPIC Center in Sunnyvale CA.
• Counseling business teams and other stakeholders regarding contract provisions intellectual property rights and other legal matters relating to product development and strategic partnerships.
• Partnering effectively with other groups in the Legal and Compliance Organization to deliver effective and comprehensive legal support to business stakeholders.
• Actively participating in process and technology projects designed to improve service and efficiency within the Legal and Compliance Organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited and recognized law school.
• 7 years of legal experience with a focus on product counseling and complex transactions.
• Deep understanding of contract terms relating to creation and allocation of technology and IP rights.
• Excellent negotiation skills including first-hand experience leading negotiations.
• Strong 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 providing legal counsel to technology companies.
• Understand how to translate business needs into contract language and creatively resolve business issues.
• Interest in technology implementation and adoption in the workplace.
• 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.
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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 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.

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