KLA Lead Legal Counsel 

Taiwan, Taiwan Province, Hsinchu 

446169627

Job Description

The Counsel will be requiredto:

• Gain a solid understanding of Company’s goals and challenges in Taiwan and internationally and identify and implement appropriate legal strategies and processes to facilitate goals and minimize challenges.
• Identify, analyze, and assess complex issues pertaining to contractual risk. Exercise judgment and creativity in selecting methods, techniques, and strategies for obtaining prompt resolution to contractual requests.
• Work with business clients, outside counsel, customers and suppliers to draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial and technology related transactions, including strategic sales and procurement transactions, joint development agreements, inbound and outbound licensing and/or servicing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, government contracts, and strategic collaboration agreements.
• Partner with Human Resources and the Global Employment Law team to address day-to-day labor and employment challenges, as well as support strategic labor initiatives.
• Independently handle or partner with external counsel to manage any litigation or external disputes.
• Conduct internal investigations on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, allegations of harassment or discrimination, conflicts of interest, misuse of the Company’s Intellectual Property, and violations of Company policy.
• Be a strong partner with the business and corporate teams while considering and mitigating legal risks, including in connection with government funded opportunities and university investments, channel partner governance, health and safety initiatives, and commercial real estate development activities.
• Support acquisition integration activities, including sharing and communicating Company-approved policies, best practices, and expectations to affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide regarding contractual matters, working issues with internal stakeholders and external personnel, supporting integration-related system implementation logistics, and assisting with escalation process.
• Support implementation, use, and execution of Company contract management solution with local users and requestors.
• Act as interface to government agencies, as necessary.
• Provide regular, clear communication on legal issues and opportunities to the Legal and Compliance Organization to assist with the identification and mitigation of risks, and the development of appropriate processes and strategies.
• Occasional travel to international offices.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Organization on other projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities as may arise from time-to-time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school (U.S. law school preferred) and admission to the Taiwan or foreign bar as a member in good standing.
• Experience: At least 8 years of experience at a U.S. multinational company; semiconductor industry (or closely-related fields) preferred.
• Language:Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Technical skills:Proficiency in commercial and contract law; experience in negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts ina fast-paced, results-oriented environmentand a firm understanding ofchallenges facing the Company and the semiconductor industry (or closely-related fields). Compliance experience including FCPA and trade related issues (such as export control and trade compliance) a plus.
• Soft skills: Highly-developed interpersonal skills; must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels of the organization including business executives, and across Company international locations. Strong and independent demeanor, capable of standing up to business pressures and strong client personalities. Self-motivated and persistent; high degree of comfort exercising independent judgment to obtain best business outcome while containing legal risk. Excellent oral and written communication skillsin Mandarin and Englishand ability to prioritize and work independently.

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years