Paralegal

Position Summary:

The Corporate Paralegal must be a highly skilled and detail-oriented person to support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a publicly traded semiconductor equipment company. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC compliance, intellectual property and transactional support in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance 

• Prepare and maintain corporate records, including subsidiary entity records, board resolutions, minutes, and charters.
• Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings as requested by the General Counsel.

SEC and Regulatory Compliance

• Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings).
• Monitor and track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions.

Intellectual Property

• Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Support IP-related transactions and litigation.

Contract Management 

• Drafts review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.

M&A and Corporate Transactions

• Assist with due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.

Legal Research and Risk Management

• Conduct legal research on corporate, securities, and compliance matters.
• Support internal investigations and risk assessments as needed.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Liaise with finance, HR, investor relations, and engineering teams to support legal and business initiatives.
• Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters.
• Manage corporate records retention process.

Supervisory Responsibility: 

None.

Qualifications: 

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with international experience, preferably in a public company or law firm with public company clients.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required.
• Skills and Technical Requirements: 
  • Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and public company compliance.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a company with a global presence, navigating cross-border legal and compliance matters is highly desirable.
  • Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry is a plus, especially experience with intellectual property.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Notary public or willingness to become a notary public.

Job Conditions: 

Works in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using computer equipment. 

Protective Devices Required:  In required areas only.

Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. This role may also be eligible for other compensation programs as determined by company policy.

Featured benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Disability & life insurance
• Profit Sharing