Employment & Labor Law Senior Counsel

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research seeks an employment-law attorney to counsel a Fortune 500 multinational with U.S. and global offices. You will handle litigation, investigations, training, and privacy projects, reporting to the Associate General Counsel in Fremont, CA.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in employment law (4+ in private practice), experience with international and U.S. laws, and holds an Oregon bar in good standing (CA preferred).

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of employment law practice experience, including private practice experience
• Experience with international and U.S. employment laws
• Oregon admission to practice; California admission preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Comfortable in a cross-functional, matrixed team environment
• Some travel required (U.S. and international)

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law counseling for a Fortune 500 multinational with U.S. and global offices
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution in state and federal courts and regulatory agencies
• Oversee internal investigations with HR and senior management
• Develop employment-related training programs and deliver trainings
• Manage outside counsel and budgets
• Lead projects on employment/HR issues and data privacy
• Project-manage data privacy issues in U.S. and international contexts

Skills

Employment law experience

International & US employment law

Oregon Bar Admission

Independent work

Analytical & communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Oregon Bar Admission

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category: On-site Flex

What you'll do

• Handle all types of employment law counseling for a Fortune 500 multi-national high-tech company with offices in the U.S. and globally.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including state and federal courts and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee internal investigations, working closely with internal investigators, HR, and senior management.
• Develop employment-related training programs and deliver trainings to employees in large and small group settings.
• Manage outside counsel and budgets.
• Manage projects related to employment/HR issues and data privacy, and other special projects as needs arise.
• Project-manage and provide legal guidance on data privacy issues, both U.S. and international.

Who we’re looking for

• Seeking highly qualified, solutions-oriented, creative attorney with 7-10 years of employment law practice experience, preferably with a minimum of 4+ years of private practice in a reputable law firm and 2+ years of in-house experience.
• Experience with international as well as U.S. employment laws strongly preferred; experience with data privacy issues preferred.
• Must be admitted to practice and in good standing in Oregon, preferably also in California.
• Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Must have strong analytical and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers in different departments and locations.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in a cross-functional, matrixed, team-oriented work environment.
• Some travel required (U.S. and international).
• Will report to the Associate General Counsel located in Fremont, CA, and will support business teams up to VP level in Oregon, California, and other states and international jurisdictions.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

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