Location: San Jose, Camarillo, San Diego, Irvine, California or Richmond, British Colombia, Ottawa or Burlington, Ontario
Job Summary
As a Corporate Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Semtech’s global business operations by providing legal counsel on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial contracts, securities, and compliance matters. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business development, finance, and operations, to ensure the company navigates complex legal challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate law, M&A, securities regulations, and business transactions, preferably with experience in the technology or semiconductor sectors.
Responsibilities
- Securities and Public Company Matters:
- Assist with SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other regulatory filings required for a publicly traded company.
- Advise on securities law compliance, including insider trading policies, executive compensation, and shareholder proposals.
- Support the preparation of earnings releases, investor relations materials, and other public disclosures.
- Commercial Contracts and Transactions:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master supply agreements, sales/distribution/reseller agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements and professional services agreements .
- Support business teams in negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers, customers, and partners.
- Ensure that contracts comply with applicable laws, company policies, and business objectives.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):
- Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, contract negotiations, and structuring of deals.
- Draft and review merger, acquisition, joint venture, and other strategic partnership agreements.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external legal counsel to ensure smooth transaction processes and alignment with corporate strategy.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including business development, finance, product, and operations, to ensure alignment of legal and business objectives.
- Provide training on corporate governance, legal compliance, and other relevant topics for internal stakeholders.
- Liaise with external law firms and service providers to support the company’s corporate legal matters.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the bar.
- Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on M&A, securities, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.
- Experience with semiconductor industry or technology sector transactions is preferred.
- Exposure to U.S. securities laws, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank, and other regulations affecting public companies.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, M&A transactions, and commercial contracts.
- Experience with SEC filings and compliance matters for publicly traded companies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
_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 US: $195,000 - $230,000, CAN: CAD 150,000-185,000. 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.
