Sr. Counsel

Overview of Role

TSMC North America is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join its team at our office in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate can effectively process and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines, work under pressure, organize a vast amount and variety of information, consistently maintain a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail. A successful candidate must also have good interpersonal skills combined with the desire and capability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. We currently work on a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and prosecuting complex litigation.
• Assess company’s compliance with federal and state laws, with particular focus on employment laws and federal export laws.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from government agencies regarding compliance matters.
• Develop procedures and policies to ensure the company’s compliance with government regulations.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify potential weaknesses and noncompliance situations.
• Create and assist in implementing realistic action plans to ensure compliance with government regulations and effectively addressing noncompliance situations.
• Develop and execute on employee communication and education plans related to compliance.
• Collaborate and partner with internal technical and sales professionals to win business and strengthen customer relationships.
• Negotiate and draft technology transaction agreements, such as nondisclosure agreements, technology licensing agreements, and manufacturing agreements.
• Assist internal clients in complying with TSMC’s legal processes.
• Advise internal clients and ensure best practices in diverse legal areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD degree with a strong academic record.
• Minimum 8-10 years of legal experience with an emphasis on compliance efforts and litigation.
• Flexibility to accommodate moderate business travel.
• Motivated and detail-oriented; capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of articulating complex concepts and solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership with good facilitation and negotiation skills to secure support and guide cross-functional teams in achieving goals.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Knowledge of fundamentals in U.S. employment laws (state and federal) and U.S. export laws.
• Demonstrable experience in compliance and risk management.
• Familiarity with developing and executing compliance management techniques.
• Experience in conducting audits and investigations and providing relevant strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Members of the California Bar.
• Semiconductor industry experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, finance, accounting, economics, law, business administration, or a related field.
• Mandarin speaking/writing at a business level.

Company Description

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology