Applied Materials · 9 hours ago
Compensation & Benefits Counsel V (B5)
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$189K/yr - $260K/yr
7+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The role involves serving as a key legal advisor on employee benefits matters, collaborating closely with the Total Rewards team, and managing compliance with employee benefit laws and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and counsel on employee benefits matters, including retirement plans, health & welfare plans, wellness programs, and equity compensation
Draft and review employee benefit plan documents
Draft, review and negotiate employee benefits related contracts
Partner with the Total Rewards team on benefits strategy, plan design, vendor management, and benefits administration
Manage benefits‑related investigations, claims and inquiries
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting U.S. and global benefits programs; prepare guidance for stakeholders
Support cross‑functional projects, including compensation initiatives, M&A transactions, and internal policy development
Manage compliance with employee benefit laws and regulatory requirements, including ERISA, Affordable Care Act, COBRA
Monitor legal trends in employee benefits laws and proactively develop strategy to address emerging risks, ensure compliance, and position the organization ahead of legal changes
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate Degree
7+ years of relevant legal experience, including ERISA/benefits counseling at a top law firm and/or in‑house legal department
Expertise in ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations applicable to employee benefit plans
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems, and think beyond existing solutions and frameworks
Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills; ability to clearly articulate and visually present complex legal advice to non-attorneys
Strong analytical abilities and excellent decision-making
Ability to work both independently and within a team, and ability to gain the trust of stakeholders to achieve a desired objective
Ability to travel periodically
Preferred
Prior in‑house experience at technology company supporting corporate benefits
Experience advising on employee benefits matters in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
Familiarity with global benefits frameworks and cross‑border considerations
Experience handling employment law related matters, including leave of absence matters (FMLA and state and local leave laws) and disability accommodations
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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