Sr. Mgr, Corporate Counsel

Lam Research; Washington (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor industry is seeking a Senior Manager, Counsel to oversee legal affairs related to trade compliance and government contracting. This role involves advising senior leadership, managing regulatory risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business goals. Candidates should have substantial experience in trade compliance and a Juris Doctor degree. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or from specific office locations.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience as an attorney with focus on trade compliance.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one US state.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel for trade compliance and government funding.
• Advise on compliance with export controls and trade sanctions.
• Support government funding opportunities and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Contract Management Software

Compliance Systems

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The Impact You’ll Make

As Senior Manager, Counsel at Lam Research, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the company's legal affairs related to trade compliance, compliance with government funding/contracting requirements, and other regulatory and compliance matters. Your expertise will ensure that the company navigates complex regulatory landscapes effectively, mitigates risks, and supports strategic business initiatives. You will be a key partner to the senior leadership, providing legal insights and recommendations that will influence the company's growth and operational integrity.

What You’ll Do

1. Be the lead counsel for trade compliance and government funding/contracting compliance, and support other compliance activities related to antitrust, environmental/sustainability, privacy, and emerging technology (AI).
2. Advise on compliance with export controls, import regulations, and trade sanctions, including managing external counsel and supporting continuous improvement of trade compliance programs together with other functions.
3. Support for government funding and contracting opportunities, including providing legal guidance on grant funding, compliance with pre and post-award obligations, and compliance with applicable government contracting regulations.
4. Support the Ethics & Compliance program coordinating effective implementation of compliance policies, procedures (including third party due diligence), training and communications, internal investigations, and other initiatives.
5. Support for other legal activities as needed, such as providing guidance on labor and employment.
6. Regularly assess and manage regulatory and compliance risks within scope, support M&A due diligence and integration, and manage response to investigations or enforcement matters.
7. Monitor legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to identify emerging risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate actions.
8. Be a trusted advisor and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including trade compliance and operations, sales, supply chain, logistics, product groups, and R&D, to drive alignment and support the achievement of business goals.
9. Lead as a member of a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development, while supporting and executing Legal department initiatives.

The position will report into a global ethics, compliance, and regulatory team and can be based in our offices in Fremont, California or Tualatin, Oregon or be remote in the Washington, D.C. area.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Licensed to practice law in at least one US state and, depending on hiring location, ability to join the Oregon Bar or register as in-house counsel in California.
3. 8-10+ years of progressive experience as an attorney, with at least 5 years focused on trade compliance and an expert-level understanding of US export controls, import regulations, trade sanctions.
4. Significant experience counseling clients in connection with government incentives and/or public contracting, and a strong understanding of government funding program requirements and contracting regulations. Prior experience directly managing a company’s government/public contracting program is a plus.
5. Solid understanding of antitrust obligations, investigations, and compliance programs and broad-based experience with other regulatory or compliance programs or counseling (environmental/sustainability, anti-corruption, data privacy, etc.).
6. Proven track record of handling complex legal matters, working across functions and time-zones in a matrixed environment, and providing strategic legal advice that drives business success.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative orientation and the ability to effectively work with and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Other Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience (either in private practice or in-house) with the semiconductor industry or representing multi-national high-tech manufacturers. Prior US relevant governmental experience or more general experience with a Fortune 500 company would also be a plus.
2. A mix of prior litigation, transactional, labor and employment law, and regulatory counseling experience, including but not limited to governmental investigations, commercial litigation, and/or contract drafting and negotiation.
3. Proficiency in legal research tools, contract management software, and compliance systems.
4. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, curiosity and desire to learn/expand skillset, and a bias toward action.

Our Commitment

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