Job Description: Sr. Commercial and Technology Transactions Counsel

　　Title/Grade: Segment Business Counsel Director B6

　　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 20,000 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 commercial and technology transactions for our Chief Technology Officer’s group, which conducts leading edge research and develops novel applications of Applied technology, incubating new businesses in adjacent markets. This person should be comfortable interacting with business executives, product and development teams, our sales force, and our customers. Participating in internal projects designed to drive continuous process improvement and technology adoption is a critical aspect of the role. This Director level position will report to a Managing Director in the Legal and Compliance Organization.

　　Key responsibilities include :

　　Providing business and legal advice to our growth businesses.

　　Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of tech transactions and other commercial and IP 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).

　　Partnering effectively with other groups in the Law and Compliance department 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 Law and Compliance department.

　　Qualifications

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited and recognized law school.

　　10+ years of legal experience with a focus on commercial and technology transactions.

　　Deep understanding of contract terms relating to creation and allocation of intellectual property and licensing.

　　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.

　　Flexible working hours to support clients outside North America.

　　Ability to travel (up to 5% of time).

　　Licensed to practice law in California.

　　Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

　　Experience in consumer electronics contracts.

　　Experience in financing, investment and M&A transactions.

　　Work experience in law firm and/or in-house corporate legal departments.

　　Experience with contract lifecycle management systems.

　　Interest in technology implementation and adoption in the workplace.

　　Understand how to translate business needs into contract language and creatively resolve business issues.

　　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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　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Doctorate Degree

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　　Years of Experience:

　　10 - 15 Years

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　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 10% of the Time

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　No

　　U.S. Salary Range:

　　$200,000.00 - $275,000.00

　　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.