Lead, India Legal Counsel
7 days ago
Company 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 we invest 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.
Group/Division
The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA's strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company's business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
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.
- 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.
- A successful candidate will be 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.
- Provide legal advice on a variety of ethics & compliance topics, including anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, privacy, conflicts of interest, trade compliance, among other topics, as well as provide training on such topics
- 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 fraud, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education/Qualification: Excellent academic record in law and admission to the India or foreign bar as a member in good standing.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of legal experience gained at international law firms/legal departments of large multinational companies; semiconductor industry (or closely-related fields) preferred.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in commercial and contract law; experience in negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and a firm understanding of challenges facing the Company and the semiconductor industry (or closely-related fields). Compliance experience including FCPA, antitrust, and trade related issues (such as export control and trade compliance) and experience with labor and employment law, contingent workforce issues and internal investigations preferred.
- Soft skills: Highly-developed interpersonal skills; must have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and be able to interact and communicate effectively with clients at all levels of the organization including business executives, and across Company international locations. Strong and independent demeanor, capable of standing up to business pressures and strong client personalities. Self-motivated and persistent with an ability to prioritize and work independently and with a high degree of comfort exercising independent judgment to obtain best business outcome while containing legal risk.
- Language: Fluency in English is required.
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
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