Regulatory Senior Counsel
Lam Research
- Location
- Fremont, CA, US, 94538
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 46 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
The group you’ll be a part of
The impact you’ll make
As Senior Manager, Regulatory Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal guidance on product and materials regulations, supply chain sustainability and due diligence, government funding and contracting requirements, and other global regulatory and compliance matters affecting Lam's business.In this highly dynamic role, you will help Lam anticipate and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions, translating complex legal requirements into practical, business-focused solutions. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and manage regulatory risks, support strategic initiatives, and enable responsible growth. Your expertise will help strengthen compliance readiness across the organization by developing scalable, sustainable, and future-focused approaches to regulatory compliance. You will be expected not only to interpret regulations but also to help design and mature compliance frameworks that support innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business objectives. As a trusted advisor to executive and senior leadership, you will provide practical legal counsel on complex and emerging regulatory issues, helping shape business decisions in an increasingly regulated global environment. Success in this role requires strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for helping the business respond effectively to evolving regulatory challenges and opportunities. What you’ll do
Partner with the Director, Ethics & Compliance and Regulatory Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to the Global Product Group on product regulatory compliance and related matters, including environmental sustainability, health and safety (EHS), disclosure and reporting obligations, third-party due diligence, risk management, and emerging regulatory requirements. Help design, implement, and mature scalable compliance frameworks for complex and emerging regulatory areas, including product compliance, sustainability, supply chain due diligence, disclosure and reporting obligations, and other global regulatory requirements affecting Lam's products, operations, and customers. Advise on government funding, incentive, and contracting opportunities, including legal guidance on grant funding, pre- and post-award obligations, and compliance with applicable government contracting and procurement requirements. Provide legal support to the Global Trade Compliance Team, advise on regulatory developments, legislative initiatives, and policy trends; manage external counsel as appropriate; and partner with product, sales, operations, sustainability, and government affairs teams to continuously improve compliance programs and business readiness. Contribute to the broader Ethics & Compliance program by supporting the effective implementation of compliance policies, procedures, third-party due diligence processes, training, communications, internal investigations, and other compliance initiatives. Assess and help manage regulatory and compliance risks across global operations; support M&A due diligence and integration; and advise on regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, and enforcement matters. Monitor legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to identify emerging risks and opportunities, and translate complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance for the business. Serve as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, collaborating with cross-functional teams including product safety, trade compliance, information security, operations, sales, supply chain, logistics, sustainability, and government affairs to drive alignment and support business goals. Serve as a member of a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development, while supporting