In-House Corporate Counsel: Commercial & IP

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the Corporate and General Legal – U.S. team. You will negotiate complex agreements, advise on IP, data privacy, antitrust, and compliance, and help drive strategic initiatives across Lam’s commercial activities.

Collaborate with a global legal team, provide timely guidance to business units, and contribute to training, processes, and contract templates. Travel may be required as business needs arise in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent from a top law school.
• Bar membership; Oregon or California preferred.
• 4+ years of experience, including multinational in-house or law firm.
• Strong contracts, process, antitrust, and ethics/compliance knowledge.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating complex commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, prepare, and draft complex commercial agreements including sales, services, and licenses.
• Advise business units to protect confidential information and IP while ensuring compliance.
• Provide strategic transaction support to management and operations.
• Develop training, templates, processes for efficient legal support.
• Offer timely legal advice on corporate and commercial issues including data security, privacy, and ethics.
• Monitor legal developments and advise on necessary actions.
• Collaborate with global Lam Legal team on contract review and approvals.
• Work with stakeholders on implementation and training to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to business units.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

Antitrust

Ethics & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk management

Communication skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the Corporate and General Legal – U.S. team. You will negotiate complex agreements, advise on IP, data privacy, antitrust, and compliance, and help drive strategic initiatives across Lam’s commercial activities.

Collaborate with a global legal team, provide timely guidance to business units, and contribute to training, processes, and contract templates. Travel may be required as business needs arise in a dynamic, matrixed environment.