Senior Corporate Counsel
Semtech
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $230,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as a key legal advisor specializing in corporate governance, commercial contracts, and mergers and acquisitions for Semtech's global business operations
- Lead complex contract negotiations and M&A transactions
- Provide strategic counsel on securities and compliance matters
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure navigation of sophisticated legal challenges in semiconductor industry
- Provide counsel on corporate governance matters
- Assist with SEC filings
- Advise on securities law compliance
- Support preparation of earnings releases and other public disclosures
- Manage relationships with key commercial partners and resolve complex contractual disputes
- Lead legal support for M&A transactions
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the bar
- 7-15 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on corporate governance, securities, commercial contracts, and M&A
- Proven track record managing complex, high-value transactions and legal matters
- Strong experience with semiconductor industry or technology sector transactions
- Exposure to U.S. securities laws, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank, and other regulations affecting public companies
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, M&A transactions, and commercial contracts
- Experience with SEC filings and compliance matters for publicly traded companies
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work independently and provide strategic legal counsel to senior management.
- Previous in-house counsel experience at publicly traded technology or semiconductor companies (desired)
- Experience with international transactions and cross-border legal matters (desired)
- Knowledge of corporate governance best practices and regulatory trends (desired)
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives (desired)
- Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets (desired)
- Strong project management and organizational skills (desired)
- Strategic thinker with ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions (desired)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments (desired)
- Collaborative leadership style with proven ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels (desired)
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with demonstrated success in fast-paced, dynamic environments (desired)
Benefits
- Drug-free workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate governancecommercial contractsmergers and acquisitionssecurities law complianceSEC filingscontract negotiationdraftingproject managementlegal counselinternational transactions
Soft Skills
communication skillsstrategic thinkingorganizational skillscollaborative leadershipability to manage multiple projectsattention to detailself-motivatedadaptabilityinfluencing skillsbusiness acumen
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active membership in the bar