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Location: Camarillo, CA or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Job Summary

As a Paralegal at Semtech, you will play an essential role in providing comprehensive legal support to the in-house legal team, assisting with a wide range of legal matters, including intellectual property (IP), corporate governance, and contracts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a paralegal, preferably with exposure to the semiconductor industry or technology-related sectors. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: (30%)
  • Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, and supplier contracts.
  • Maintain an organized contract database, track important deadlines, and ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Support in-house legal counsel in ensuring the company’s contracts are properly executed and stored.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance: (20%)
  • Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, and SEC filings (e.g., proxy, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
  • Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards, particularly in relation to semiconductor industry regulations and international standards.
  • Support corporate secretarial functions, including maintaining corporate records and ensuring proper governance procedures are followed.
• General Legal Support: (30%)
  • Provide administrative support to in-house legal counsel, including scheduling meetings, maintaining legal files, and managing document production.
  • Help with tracking legal budget and invoicing from outside counsel, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with budgetary constraints.
  • Act as a liaison between internal teams and external legal service providers, including law firms, patent agents, and other third-party vendors.
• Intellectual Property Support: (20%)
  • Provide paralegal support for patent and trademark portfolio management, including preparing and filing patent and trademark applications, maintaining IP records, and managing correspondence with external counsel.
  • Assist in patent litigation and IP enforcement efforts, including managing discovery, document production, and coordinating with outside counsel on various legal proceedings.
  • Conduct patent research and provide preliminary patentability assessments, FTO (freedom-to-operate) analyses, and IP portfolio audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with significant exposure to corporate law, intellectual property, and contract management.

• Familiarity with patent and trademark prosecution, contract law, and corporate governance procedures.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal research techniques, and document management systems.
  • Proficient in using legal software and contract management systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Attributes:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong ability to work with colleagues in a multinational environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive legal matters.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with technology companies and multinational organization with headquarters based in the United States and subsidiaries worldwide

_The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

_ _All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

_ _We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

_ A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $72,000 - $103,500. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.