IP Risk Management Counsel

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $195,000.00 - $268,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Position Overview

Applied Materials has an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney to join our world‑class Legal and Compliance Organization as a key member of Applied Materials’ IP risk management team. In this role, you will work cross‑functionally with business, legal, and security teams to create practical solutions that protect our innovations while driving our business forward. This position will have a hands‑on role in cross‑functional strategic risk management and compliance programs, with responsibilities that may include:

• internal intellectual property and insider risk investigations
• trade secret protection frameworks and strategic initiatives
• contractual compliance related to intellectual property
• research security
• third‑party diligence
• risk mitigation in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• training and awareness

• Conduct and oversee privileged investigations related to insider risk, trade secrets, how confidential information is shared and accessed, contractual compliance with data handling terms, and information security.
• Counsel on intellectual property protection, confidentiality, reasonable measures, and innovation security.
• Counsel on intellectual property and data protection strategies, diligence, and data separation in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with a cross‑functional team.
• Partner on new technology initiatives and emerging business models in order to create scalable and operational IP protection frameworks.
• Support the development and implementation of enterprise IP risk management frameworks, policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Create playbooks outlining complex intellectual property protection strategies to support commercial teams negotiating contracts and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Be a go‑to resource for intellectual property protection policies, procedures, and awareness, including developing deep expertise in the technology platforms that Applied uses to share information internally and with partners to best protect the value of the information being shared, and overseeing audits as necessary.
• Identify emerging IP risks and propose scalable mitigation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and current admission to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in complex technology‑focused litigation and counseling, or similar position, at a top‑tier law firm, with the government, and/or in‑house.
• Proactively identifies complex problems, thinks beyond existing solutions and frameworks, and takes ownership of solving such problems.
• Exposure to complex insider risk and/or trade secret investigations, including witness interviews.
• Strong grasp of technology and a desire to dive into the details.
• Collaborative by nature and able to build strong partnerships throughout Applied Materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience with cross‑functional programs, compliance programs, and/or audits.
• Experience and familiarity with eDiscovery or data forensic tools and processes.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes
• The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
• Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.
• If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.