IP Risk Management Counsel

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $195,000.00 - $268,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.  At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .  Applied Materials has an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney to join our world-class Legal and Compliance Organization as a key member of Applied Materials’ IP risk management team.  In this role, you will work cross-functionally with business, legal, and security teams to create practical solutions that protect our innovations while driving our business forward. This position will have a hands-on role in cross-functional strategic risk management and compliance programs, with responsibilities that may include: internal intellectual property and insider risk investigations, trade secret protection frameworks and strategic initiatives, contractual compliance related to intellectual property, research security, third-party diligence, risk mitigation in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, and training and awareness. Major Areas of Responsibility Conduct and oversee privileged investigations related to insider risk, trade secrets, how confidential information is shared and accessed, contractual compliance with data handling terms, and information security. Counsel on intellectual property protection, confidentiality, reasonable measures, and innovation security. Counsel on intellectual property and data protection strategies, diligence, and data separation in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with a cross-functional team.   Partner on new technology initiatives and emerging business models in order to create scalable and operational IP protection frameworks. Support the development and implementation of enterprise IP risk management frameworks, policies, standards, and governance processes.  Create playbooks outlining complex intellectual property protection strategies to support commercial teams negotiating contracts and non-disclosure agreements.   Be a go-to resource for intellectual property protection policies, procedures, and awareness, including developing deep expertise in the technology platforms that Applied uses to share information internally and with partners to best protect the value of the information being shared, and overseeing audits as necessary. Identify emerging IP risks and propose scalable mitigation strategies.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and current admission to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction. 7+ years of experience in complex technology-focused litigation and counseling, or similar position, at a top-tier law firm, with the government, and/or in-house.    Proactively identifies complex problems, thinks beyond existing solutions and frameworks, and takes ownership of solving such problems. Exposure to complex insider risk and/or trade secret investigations, including