Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Description

Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions

This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas

Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations
  Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations
  Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and elevate significant issues appropriately
  Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards
  Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements
  Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks
  Help resolve business disputes and address other inquires (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed
  Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements
  Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility
  Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed
  Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts
• Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements
• Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment
• In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus
• Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus
• Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools
• Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment

Must Have Education and Licenses

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.