About this role
Providing business and legal advice to business stakeholders. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating broad range of IP, commercial, and complex transactions, including joint development and university research 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, etc.). Partnering effectively with other groups in the Law 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 Law and Compliance Organization. Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited and recognized law school. 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on IP, commercial, and complex transactions, with a mix of work experience in both law firm and in-house corporate legal departments. 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. Degree in engineering or hard sciences, and/or experience in the engineering or semiconductor industry. Experience with intellectual property litigation, invalidity proceedings, and settlements. Experience with contract lifecycle management systems. Interest in technology and AI 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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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
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What you'll do
- The Director will provide business and legal advice to stakeholders, reviewing and negotiating a range of IP and commercial transactions. They will also counsel teams on contract implications and partner with other legal groups to enhance service efficiency.
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