Director, Legal Counsel

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Director, Legal Counsel to provide day-to-day commercial legal support and contribute to a broad range of related matters. The role partners with local and global teams to drive efficient, risk-aware decision-making and standardize legal processes globally.

The successful candidate will have US law qualifications, 7+ years of experience in commercial/contract law, strong stakeholder skills, and a willingness to grow into a Director-level partner within ASM's global

Qualifications

• Qualified US lawyer with strong US law expertise.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience focusing on commercial/contract law.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Business-minded with understanding of operational and commercial objectives.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Experience with employment law and regulatory matters a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, focusing on supplier contracts.
• Partner with sourcing and operations to provide proactive legal advice.
• Coordinate with global commercial legal team on contracting practices and strategies.
• Lead local and global legal development initiatives and scale processes.
• Ensure alignment between local needs and ASM's global legal strategy and policies.
• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of matters.
• Instruct and manage external counsel for specialized matters.
• Support governance activities and government inquiries as needed.
• Deliver legal training to business teams.

Skills

US Law Expertise

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Global Mindset

In-house Experience

Employment Law

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.butwe're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

ASM is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel based in Phoenix, Arizona to support one of ASM's key sites globally, serving as a major hub for research & development and commercial activities. The Phoenix site plays a critical role in ASM's global operations and innovation efforts, bringing together cross-functional teams focused on the development, production, and support of advanced semiconductor equipment.

The primary focus of this role is to provide day-to-day commercial legal support, with flexibility to contribute to a broad spectrum of other legal matters, such as employment law, governance and regulatory compliance, depending on competence and interest. This role will partner closely with local and global business teams and integrate into ASM's global legal function.

While the role is scoped at Director level, we are open to considering exceptional, less experienced candidates who demonstrate strong business acumen, a growth mindset, and the potential and ambition to develop into a Director-level legal business partner over time.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal Support (60-70% of the time)

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, with focus on supplier contracts
• Partner with sourcing and operations stakeholders locally and globally to provide proactive legal advice enabling efficient, practical, and risk-aware decision-making
• Coordinate with the global commercial legal team to ensure alignment with ASM's contracting practices and negotiation strategies
• Lead local and global legal development initiatives, contribute to standardization and scaling of legal processes across ASM globally
• Ensure alignment between local needs and ASM's global legal strategy and policies

Additional tasks – Depending on competence and interest (30-40% of the time)

• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of local day-to-day matters
• Advise on US employment law matters and partner with People Team to manage employee-related legal risks
• Instruct and manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support
• Support local governance activities and government inquiries or investigations as needed
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with ASM policies and applicable laws
• Deliver legal training to business teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified US lawyer (or equivalent legal qualification with strong US law expertise)
• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in commercial/contract law
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and cultures
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment and embrace new challenges and opportunities for development
• Business mindset with an interest to understand operational and commercial objectives and help the business achieve them responsibly
• In-house experience is preferred
• Experience with employment law and regulatory matters is a bonus