Paralegal (7571)

Overview of Role

The TSMC North America Legal division is seeking an experienced paralegal wishing to execute, develop, and improve our handling of litigation, e-discovery, contract management, and legal operations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional project management skills, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, leading through influence and not rank, and being comfortable with being accountable. The successful candidate will exhibit reliability, enthusiasm, organization, and communication skills, while embodying TSMC's core values of Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, influence, and develop processes to manage Legal division functions including:
  • Commercial claims
  • Litigation and e-discovery
  • Recording, tracking, and managing deadlines
  • Compliance programs support
  • General Legal operations
• Manage contracts for internal review and approval, archival, and retrieval processes
• Prepare comprehensive department activity reports
• Assist with dispute resolution and civil litigation procedures, including mediation arrangements, litigation holds, and timely court filings
• Track Legal division budgets, including overseeing outside counsel billing guidelines and processes to review and approve invoices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, with at least 5 years of paralegal experience (preferably with significant in-house law department experience).
• Expertise in handling legal matters and documents typical for an in-house legal department, such as corporate filings, board resolutions, meeting minutes, civil litigation procedures, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in business writing, proofreading, and composition with the ability to synthesize legal information, counsel advice, and data into clear, concise, and insightful summaries.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate well-crafted matter summaries.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across various roles and build relationships to effectively accomplish your job duties.
• Eager to embrace new challenges and engage in continuous professional development.
• Mandarin language skill is valued but not required.
• Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to function within a team and to build relationships with valued customers.

Company Description

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

1. The world's leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
2. The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
3. Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world's leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry's leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.


In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC North America may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon TSMC North America obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

Diversity statement

TSMC North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at View email address on click.appcast.io. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC's obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.


Pay Transparency Statement

At TSMC, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role typically pays an annual base salary between $88,053 and $118,123 per year. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range. Factors that influence pay include the individual's skills, qualifications, education, experience and the position level and location.

TSMC's total compensation package consists of market competitive pay, allowances, bonuses and comprehensive benefits. We also offer extensive development opportunities and programs.

Date: May 20, 2026


Country/Region: US


City: San Jose


Company: TSMC North America