Description
Position Summary:
The Corporate Paralegal must be a highly skilled and detail-oriented person to support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a publicly traded semiconductor equipment company. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC compliance, intellectual property and transactional support in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance
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Prepare and maintain corporate records, including subsidiary entity records, board resolutions, minutes, and charters.
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Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings as requested by the General Counsel.
SEC and Regulatory Compliance
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Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings).
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Monitor and track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
Contract Management
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Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
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Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.
Intellectual Property
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Draft, review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
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Support IP-related transactions and litigation.
M&A and Corporate Transactions
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Assist with due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
Legal Research and Risk Management
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Conduct legal research on corporate, securities, and compliance matters.
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Support internal investigations and risk assessments as needed.
Cross-functional Collaboration
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Liaise with finance, HR, investor relations, and engineering teams to support legal and business initiatives.
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Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters.
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Manage corporate records retention process.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Qualifications:
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Experience: 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a public company or law firm with public company clients.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required.
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Skills and Technical Requirements:
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Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and public company compliance.
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Ability to operate effectively in a company with a global presence, navigating cross-border legal and compliance matters is highly desirable.
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Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry is a plus, especially experience with intellectual property.
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Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
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High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
Job Conditions: Works in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using computer equipment.
Protective Devices Required: In required areas only.