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Base Pay Range: $146,000.00 - $248,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA’s Ethics & Legal Compliance team is seeking a highly motivated and seasoned Ethics & Compliance Counsel, reporting directly to KLA’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), in either KLA’s Ann Arbor, Michigan or Milpitas, California offices. This is a great time to join a leading edge and fast-paced company within the semiconductor industry! In this position, the qualified candidate will have responsibility in overseeing KLA’s worldwide antitrust compliance program, assist with cybersecurity and information governance legal compliance issues and investigations, be responsible for KLA’s legal risk assessment and compliance effectiveness program, among other strategic initiatives. The qualified candidate must have a deep experience with establishing and maintaining worldwide ethics & compliance programs, have a passion for ethics and compliance, be a superb communicator, and be able to drive results in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as one of the lead Ethics & Compliance counsels directly reporting KLA’s Chief Compliance Officer, assisting the CCO across a multitude of areas to enhance and maintain KLA’s worldclass ethics & compliance programs;
• Primary responsibility for KLA’s worldwide antitrust compliance program, working together with the KLA commercial legal team and the business to oversee KLA’s antitrust compliance program, including any antitrust orders issued by government agencies and issues arising from M&A transactions;
• Primary responsibility for KLA’s periodic worldwide risk and compliance program assessment process – working with other compliance program owners to assess the most significant ethics & compliance risks facing the company and assessing whether the compliance programs are effective based on the DOJ’s and other regulatory agencies’ guidance on effective compliance programs;
• Working with KLA’s CCO and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to assist with addressing cybersecurity legal, governance and investigation issues, as well as assisting the CCO, CISO, and IP legal team in overseeing KLA’s information governance program;
• Working with KLA’s Government Affairs office and other business leaders to maintain KLA’s international lobbying compliance program;
• Conducting internal investigations, developing and delivering training, helping conduct compliance audits, and helping with and managing other strategic projects for the Ethics & Legal Compliance group as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified attorney licensed to practice law in the United States, preferably in Michigan and/or California
• At least 8 years of experience as an ethics & compliance professional at a U.S. multinational company or similar experience at a top law firm, with deep experience establishing and maintaining effective ethics & compliance programs that prevent, detect, and remediate compliance issues.
• Expert antitrust compliance counseling experience and knowledge of international antitrust laws, with a particular focus on U.S., Europe, and Asia (China, Korea, Singapore, Japan) antitrust laws. Deep practical experience in advising on a wide-range of antitrust issues, such as potential antitrust issues arising from discounting, hiring, exclusivity, bundling, and M&A practices and deals, participating in standards organizations, industry associations, or joint lobbying efforts, among other issues;
• Expert knowledge of the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines as it relates to effective corporate compliance programs, and substantial experience and knowledge of conducting comprehensive risk assessments;
• Keen interest in learning or experience in addressing cybersecurity and information governance legal, governance, and investigation issues;
• Experience working with government regulators, including law enforcement, to address and resolve compliance issues;
• Substantial experience conducting ethics & compliance monitoring activities, including conducting internal investigations and ethics & compliance audits;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills; must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels of the organization, including business executives.
• Strong and independent demeanor, capable of standing up to business pressures and strong client personalities.
• Self-motivated and persistent; strong ability and comfort in exercising independent judgment for obtaining results while containing legal risk.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.