Corporate Counsel

About the Role

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. The Legal Group protects us against risks and provides the framework for our ethical and compliant global business practices, enabling Lam to effectively navigate the landscape of the semiconductor industry. Their global government affairs team is responsible for advocating on behalf of Lam with public policymakers.

• Partner with globally located business teams to provide legal advice and develop effective transaction strategies that achieve business goals while complying with Lam policies, laws, regulations, and protecting Lam’s confidential information and intellectual property rights.
• Draft and review agreements and support negotiations in the execution of transaction strategies under the supervision of senior counsel.
• Participate in developing and delivering legal training, communications, playbooks, contract templates, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in the legal team’s initiatives and projects seeking to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies, processes, and procedures in cooperation with functions such as finance, accounting, operations, engineering, and IT.
• Participate in implementing legal technology and provide timely general legal support.
• Collaborate with the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Business Operations team to ensure legal processes identify risks and liabilities, safeguarding the best interests of GSCM and Lam Research through well‑crafted contract templates and procedures.
• Be in office in Tualatin 1 or 2 days per week, more as needed for effective performance.

• 3‑5 years of experience, including significant experience at a global company.
• J.D., Bar membership;
  Oregon or California preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial law principles, strong contract drafting skills, and experience in negotiation.
• Experience with complex buy‑side transactions covering a significant portion of the job description.
• Experience providing legal support in a manufacturing environment and understanding of supply‑chain issues arising in global operations.
• Commitment to clear and effective communication, high accessibility, and a ‘roll‑up your sleeves’ approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively explain complex technical and legal matters to non‑legal business partners at all levels.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision across time zones and cultures to support significant international operations and coordinate with remote resources in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management tools such as iCertis, and familiarity with Office 365 and Docu Sign e‑signature software.

• Strong knowledge of common‑law principles, understanding of civil law jurisdictions, and CISG knowledge is a plus.
• Experience providing legal support for a technology‑focused company or technology development projects.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Well‑rounded understanding of antitrust, supply‑chain regulatory compliance, and ethics and compliance regulations, policies, and processes.
• Ability to occasionally travel within the US and internationally.

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (“Lam” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer committed to and reaffirming support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in the performance of employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and mental disabilities, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender and gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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