ASM

Director, Legal Counsel

ASM  •  Republic of Korea (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting-edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world.

ASM is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Korea to establish a strong local legal presence supporting our site that combines R&D, manufacturing, and sales & services — home to close to 500 employees.

The primary focus of this role is to provide day-to-day commercial legal support, with flexibility to contribute to a broad spectrum of other legal matters, such as employment law, governance and regulatory compliance, depending on competence and interest. This role will partner closely with global business teams and integrate into ASM's global legal function, and has the opportunity to contribute to the local leadership organization

ASM’s legal team has a business-oriented culture, emphasizing continuous improvement and partnership with our stakeholders. We are moving toward a stronger business partner model where legal is closely connected to stakeholder needs, business strategy and technology context.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal Support – Primary Focus

  • Review, draft, and negotiate both supplier and customer-facing agreements, including contracts governed by Korean law
  • Partner with local sourcing, sales & services, and operations stakeholders to provide proactive legal advice enabling efficient, practical, and risk-aware decision-making
  • Coordinate with the global commercial legal team to ensure alignment with ASM's contracting practices and negotiation strategies

Local Legal Representation

  • Act as ASM’s primary in-country legal point of contact in Korea
  • Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of day-to-day matters
  • Ensure alignment between local needs and ASM’s global legal strategy and policies
  • Instruct and manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support
  • Serve as the local legal point of contact for any government inquiries or investigations

Additional tasks – Depending on competence and interest

  • Advise on Korean employment law matters and partner with People Team to manage employee-related legal risks
  • Support local governance activities as needed
  • Work with global service and compliance teams, such as finance, EHS, trade compliance, tax and risk, in matters requiring local understanding
  • Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with ASM policies and applicable laws
  • Monitor and advise on Korean regulatory developments affecting ASM, including semiconductor-related legislation and privacy requirements
  • Deliver legal training to business teams
  • Contribute to standardization and scaling of legal processes across ASM globally

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified lawyer in Korea (or equivalent legal qualification with strong Korean law expertise)
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background on commercial/contract law
  • Fluent in Korean and English
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • In-house experience is preferred
  • Experience with employment law and regulatory matters in Korea is a bonus

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ASM

About ASM

At ASM, we’re shaping the future at the atomic level. We enable the next generation of microchips by empowering leading semiconductor manufacturers with advanced wafer processing equipment.

Through our mastery of thin-film deposition, we create the innovative tools and solutions that shape the materials at the heart of tomorrow’s technology – powering everything from AI and next-generation healthcare to cloud computing and smarter, more energy-efficient devices.

With over 4,600 people representing more than 60 nationalities across 15 locations worldwide, we’re united by one ambition: to stay ahead of what’s next. And with research centers in seven countries and nearly a quarter of our people and profits devoted to research and development, excellence is our baseline, not our finish line.

Our pioneering thin-film deposition technologies – like atomic layer deposition, epitaxy, silicon carbide, chemical vapor deposition and vertical furnaces – help our customers push the limits of performance, speed, and efficiency. Our strong patent portfolio, flat organization, and agile way of working enable fast collaboration, global mobility, and a competitive edge far beyond our scale.

Every day, we work to make integrated circuits smaller, faster, more energy-efficient, and more powerful. Together, we’re advancing technologies that unlock new potential and improve lives.

Ready to become a master of atomic layering? Explore opportunities on our careers page or in the “Jobs” tab here on LinkedIn.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Almere, NL
Year Founded
1968
Website
asm.com
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