Construction & Commercial Litigation Senior Attorney

Overview

A career at TSMC Arizona offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab began production with leading-edge N4 process technology in the first half of 2025. The second and third fabs, utilizing even more advanced process technology, will start production by . America's leading technology companies will rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

Job Description:

TSMC Arizona Corporation’s Legal Department supports the company’s rapidly growing operations in Phoenix, Arizona, by providing exceptional legal services to achieve business goals while minimizing undue risk. We seek an experienced Construction & Commercial Litigation Attorney with excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do spirit that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

The Construction & Commercial Litigation Attorney will oversee all construction-related legal matters, drive litigation strategy, and deliver proactive counseling that translates complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Responsibilities include:

contract strategy and negotiation; change management; supplier dispute resolution; training internal clients to mitigate risks before issues arise; managing outside counsel for transactional and litigation matters; insurance claims and investigations; and regulatory compliance matters.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to:

• Coordinate action among internal stakeholders across a large, highly matrixed and dispersed decision-making environment;
• Advise all levels of management on the legal risks and liabilities relevant to various business activities;
• Anticipate and proactively address emerging legal issues that could impact the company;
• Juggle multiple matters simultaneously and adapt quickly to shifting priorities;
• Support active construction projects by providing timely legal guidance on delays, changes in scope, claims preservation and dispute escalation;
• Develop litigation strategy for a broad portfolio of matters and provide clear recommendations to business leaders regarding exposure, settlement, and trial posture;
• Oversee discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, administrative proceedings and trials in collaboration with other in-house legal team members and outside counsel.

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house position with demonstrated ability to perform the above listed key responsibilities.
• U.S. law degree from an accredited university
• Bar license in good standing from a U.S. state
• Permission to work in the United States
• Ability to undertake occasional business travel to Taiwan

• Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language;
• Ability to issue-spot and problem solve in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing legal risk with practical business considerations
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust and maintain productive working relationships
• Team-orientation and growth mindset to take on new responsibilities and share workload among Legal team as needed
• Commitment to TSMC’s values and desire to contribute to TSMC’s culture of excellence

• Primarily an office-based role requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard mouse and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, bend, and carry light objects.
• May require occasional travel to company sites, court proceedings, mediations, depositions, or other meetings that involve walking through office, industrial or construction environments.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix, Arizona facility: 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083.

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