Title: Director, Global Litigation & Investigations

　　Position Description

　　Applied Materials has an exciting opportunity to join our world class Global Litigation & Investigations Team. This team is responsible for safeguarding Applied Materials’ innovations and reputation. We build relationships and collaborate with key partners across the company to protect the company’s most valuable assets. We leverage cutting edge technology and techniques to investigate and take action, while relentlessly focusing on prevention and risk mitigation for the company.

　　As part of this team, you will be primarily responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing litigation risk in all aspects of the company’s business, including new product and technology development, M&A and JV activity, and commercial contract negotiations. You will also oversee a complex litigation, pre-litigation, and investigations docket, with a focus on intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement.

　　This position requires identifying and solving complex problems that impact the direction of a global business. Candidates will be expected to have a solid foundation of litigation and investigations experience with an emphasis on trade secrets. Candidates should also demonstrate sound legal judgement, a willingness to take on challenging issues, and an ability to quickly learn and grow alongside an increasingly dynamic business environment.

　　This position can be based out of Applied Materials’ Santa Clara Headquarters or Austin Campus.

　　Major Areas of Responsibility

　　Identifying, assessing, and managing litigation risk in all aspects of the company’s business, including new product and technology development, M&A and JV activity, and commercial contract negotiations. This includes counseling and/or partnering with other members of Applied’s Legal and Compliance Organization, including commercial, IP, and M&A counsel, to advise business stakeholders on litigation risk to inform strategic business decisions.

　　Manage offensive and defensive investigations, litigation, and pre-litigation matters, while collaborating with outside counsel when needed to cost effectively resolve matters. This includes managing all aspects of these matters, including strategy, early case assessment, settlement analysis, budgets, discovery, and staffing.

　　Raising lessons learned from investigations and litigations and working with cross-functional teams to address and mitigate risk for the company.

　　Desired Qualifications

　　Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and currently admitted to practice law in one or more US jurisdictions

　　8+ years of litigation and investigations experience at a top tier law firm

　　Ability to assess litigation risk, engage in early case assessment, and leverage strategies for cost reduction and pre-litigation dispute resolution

　　Experience interviewing / deposing individuals in both fact finding and oppositional settings

　　Ability to work both independently and within a team to manage litigation and conduct investigations, and ability to gain the trust of business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective

　　Bonus Qualifications

　　Substantive trial, arbitration, and/or adversarial administrative proceeding experience

　　Previous in-house experience (preferably at a technology company with global operations)

　　Experience conducting M&A IP due diligence assessments for divestitures and acquisitions

　　Experience counseling on contract terms related to dispute resolution and IP protection

　　Understanding of computer and digital forensics

　　Fluency in multiple languages

　　Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

　　Organization LEG-LITIGATION

　　Primary Location Americas-United States of America-California-CA, Santa Clara

　　Job Legal

　　Shift Day Job

　　Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

　　Posting Type: Internal / External

　　Relocation Package: Relocation Assistance Available

　　Employee Referral Bonus 2,000.00 US Dollar (USD)

　　Recruiter Bryant Miller

　　Hiring Manager Nathan Zhang

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Doctorate Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　10 - 15 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 10% of the Time

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　No

　　U.S. Salary Range:

　　$192,000.00 - $264,000.00

　　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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.