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Applied Materials · 1 week ago

Corporate and Securities Counsel

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$189K/yr - $260K/yr

4+ years exp

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display industry. The Corporate and Securities Counsel will support securities, governance, public company reporting, and general corporate matters, while collaborating with internal teams to manage legal risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of reports filed with the SEC, including disclosures on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and Section 16 reporting

Preparation for quarterly earnings announcements, including review of earnings call scripts, earnings releases and investor presentations, and other internal and external corporate communications

Provide support for the Board of Directors and its committees, including preparation and review of meeting materials, written consents and minutes

Support corporate governance matters, including shareholder engagement, shareholder proposals, and sustainability reporting, research investor and proxy advisory firm policies, and benchmark governance best practices

Partner with Treasury on share repurchases, dividends, financings and other matters

Provide advice and counsel on Delaware corporate law, SEC and Nasdaq regulations, and general corporate matters

Remain informed of legislation, regulatory developments, and industry trends affecting the Company, and assist with the development of policies and training as needed

Develop strong relationships with internal clients and colleagues, and work collaboratively across functions to manage risk and find solutions that balance legal risk with the Company’s business objectives

Create, implement and improve processes to mitigate risk and reduce inefficiencies in processes, forms and operations

Actively manage external counsel, advisors, vendors and related budgets

Qualification

JD degreeSecurities lawCorporate governanceCorporate financeDelaware corporate lawAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam-orientedProblem-solving skills

Required

JD degree and active membership in state bar

At least 4 years of experience in general corporate matters at a law firm or in-house, including securities law, corporate finance and corporate governance issues

Proactive, highly motivated self-starter with a high level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate complex issues simply and to provide actionable legal advice

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and planning skills; capacity to work independently and simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under deadline pressure

Team-oriented, with proven ability to form strong working relationships and work cross-functionally to drive results

Strategic, creative, practical and open-minded thinking with excellent business judgment and a focus on business outcomes

Comfortable challenging the status quo and ability to address conflict and difficult issues in a professional, assertive and effective manner

Strong sense of humor, high personal standards of excellence, and sound judgment