Senior Legal Counsel

KLA Overview:

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and in 2019 we invested 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Key Responsibilities:

As a trusted business advisor, the Counsel will work closely with local and regional business partners to provide and implement the Company’s legal strategies and processes in India as well as be an important and visible member of the global Commercial and Employment Legal teams in one of the Company’s most valued and growing markets.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add immediate value on day-to-day commercial technology transactions, including commercial real estate and construction contracts, purchase and sale agreements, NDAs, IP development and technology transfer agreements, statements of work, and the like, as well as supporting labor and employment matters and a variety of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for the Company.

The candidate happiest in this role is someone with a passion to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and support a fast-growing business, willing to be accessible during non-standard working hours from time to time for work in multiple time zones, and who enjoys helping businesses run by providing strong cross-functional legal support to a variety of stakeholders.

The Counsel will also be responsible for working with business and corporate teams to identify issues and developments that arise in other substantive areas of law such as real estate, construction, employment, corporate, intellectual property, antitrust, privacy, FCPA and trade compliance, and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure appropriate management of the matter.

The Counsel will be required to:

• Gain a solid understanding of Company’s goals and challenges in India and internationally and identify and implement appropriate legal strategies and processes to facilitate goals and minimize challenges.
• Identify, analyze, and assess complex issues pertaining to contractual risk. Exercise judgment and creativity in selecting methods, techniques, and strategies for obtaining prompt resolution to contractual requests.
• Work with business clients, outside counsel, customers and suppliers to draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial and technology related transactions, including strategic sales and procurement transactions, joint development agreements, inbound and outbound licensing and/or servicing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, government contracts, and strategic collaboration agreements.
• Partner with Human Resources and the Global Employment Law team to address day-to-day labor and employment challenges, support strategic labor initiatives, contingent workforce matters and internal investigations.
• Independently handle or partner with external counsel to manage any litigation or external disputes.
• Conduct internal investigations on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, allegations of harassment or discrimination, conflicts of interest, misuse of the Company’s Intellectual Property, and violations of Company policy.
• Be a strong partner with the business and corporate teams while considering and mitigating legal risks, including in connection with government funded opportunities and university investments, channel partner governance, health and safety initiatives, and commercial real estate development activities.
• Support acquisition integration activities, including sharing and communicating Company-approved policies, best practices, and expectations to affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide regarding contractual matters, working issues with internal stakeholders and external personnel, supporting integration-related system implementation logistics, and assisting with escalation process.
• Support implementation, use, and execution of Company contract management solution with local users and requestors.
• Act as interface to government agencies, as necessary.
• Provide regular, clear communication on legal issues and opportunities to the Legal and Compliance Organization to assist with the identification and mitigation of risks, and the development of appropriate processes and strategies.
• Occasional travel to international offices.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Organization on other projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities as may arise from time-to-time.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.