ASM

Director, Legal Counsel

ASM  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day 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.

ASM is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel based in Phoenix, Arizona to support one of ASM's key sites globally, serving as a major hub for research & development and commercial activities. The Phoenix site plays a critical role in ASM's global operations and innovation efforts, bringing together cross-functional teams focused on the development, production, and support of advanced semiconductor equipment.

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 local and global business teams and integrate into ASM's global legal function.

While the role is scoped at Director level, we are open to considering exceptional, less experienced candidates who demonstrate strong business acumen, a growth mindset, and the potential and ambition to develop into a Director-level legal business partner over time.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal Support (60-70% of the time)
  • Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, with focus on supplier contracts
  • Partner with sourcing and operations stakeholders locally and globally 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
  • Lead local and global legal development initiatives, contribute to standardization and scaling of legal processes across ASM globally
  • Ensure alignment between local needs and ASM’s global legal strategy and policies
Additional tasks – Depending on competence and interest (30-40% of the time)
  • Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of local day-to-day matters
  • Advise on US employment law matters and partner with People Team to manage employee-related legal risks
  • Instruct and manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support
  • Support local governance activities and government inquiries or investigations as needed
  • Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with ASM policies and applicable laws
  • Deliver legal training to business teams
Qualifications & Experience
  • Qualified US lawyer (or equivalent legal qualification with strong US law expertise)
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in commercial/contract law
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and cultures
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment and embrace new challenges and opportunities for development
  • Business mindset with an interest to understand operational and commercial objectives and help the business achieve them responsibly
  • In-house experience is preferred
  • Experience with employment law and regulatory matters 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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