Commercial Counsel

Ultra Clean Technology; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology seeks an experienced Commercial Counsel to join its growing Legal team in a remote capacity. You will serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, providing practical legal guidance that enables business growth while managing risk in a fast-paced global environment.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of experience in commercial transactions, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration, with a track record in technology, manufacturing, or industrial

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, software licensing, privacy, and data protection matters is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply and manufacturing, customer/vendor contracts, NDAs, and IP-related agreements.
• Provide proactive legal counsel on commercial transactions, risk mitigation, and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, HR, and Product teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Support global business operations and international commercial transactions.
• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, contract playbooks, and best practices to improve efficiency.
• Manage outside counsel and monitor changes in laws and industry developments.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial agreements

Cross-functional partnership

Legal risk management

Regulatory considerations

Intellectual property awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

UCT is seeking an experienced and business-oriented Commercial Counsel to join our growing Legal team. This remote role will serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders across the organization, providing practical legal guidance that enables business growth while effectively managing risk in a fast-paced global environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in commercial transactions, contract negotiation, and cross-functional partnership, with the ability to balance legal considerations against operational and commercial objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Supply and manufacturing agreements
  • Customer and vendor contracts
  • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
  • Technology, software, and IP-related agreements
  • Strategic partnership and services agreements
• Provide proactive legal counsel to business leaders on commercial transactions, risk mitigation, and regulatory considerations.
• Partner closely with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, HR, and Product teams to support strategic business initiatives.
• Support global business operations and international commercial transactions.
• Develop scalable legal processes, standard templates, contract playbooks, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Assist with legal review of operational, compliance, and business initiatives across multiple regions.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel where specialized legal expertise is needed.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry developments that may impact the business.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience supporting technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, software licensing, privacy, and data protection matters is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
• Collaborative mindset with strong partnership and influencing skills.
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Experience supporting global organizations and cross-border transactions preferred.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.