Director & Senior Counsel, M&A and Strategic Investments.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$212,000.00 - $291,500.00

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 .

Key Responsibilities

With minimal oversight, coordinate internal and manage external counsel due diligence reviews; perform due diligence of potential targets; prepare and present presentations regarding findings

With minimal oversight, provide legal analysis and advice regarding deal structure

With minimal oversight, draft and negotiate various deal documents

With minimal oversight, assist in and advise on the preparation and structuring of divestitures

Lead deal team integration function and coordinate function-specific law department integration teams

Develop, implement and improve playbooks, processes and training programs

Functional Knowledge

• •J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required
• •Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• •Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field

Business Expertise

Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business

Leadership

Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership

Problem Solving

Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions

Impact

Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.