General Counsel Jobs in Austin, TX

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:

$177,000.00 - $243,500.00

Location:

Austin, TX, 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.

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.

Position Description

Applied Materials has an exciting opportunity to join our world-class Corporate Legal team. This team is responsible for general corporate and securities matters, including corporate governance, securities compliance, public disclosures and investor communications, subsidiary governance, ESG, real estate and EHS, and global equity compensation and benefits programs.

In this role, you will work closely with business and cross-functional teams to understand the applicability of existing and new environmental, health and safety (EHS) laws and regulations to the company’s global operations. You will also work closely with leadership to advise and develop comprehensive EHS compliance strategies.

This position uniquely combines legal advisory and compliance functions and requires identifying and solving complex problems that impact the direction of a global business. Candidates must have compliance experience and demonstrate sound legal judgment, aptitude for novel issues and complex technologies, and an ability to quickly learn and grow within an increasingly dynamic business environment.

This position may be based out of Applied Materials’ Santa Clara, California, Headquarters or Austin, Texas site. Occasional travel may be necessary to support pending matters and strategic initiatives.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Advising on and supporting the company’s compliance with EHS laws and regulations based on subject matter expertise in the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Recovery, Compensation, and Liability Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, OSHA standards, locally equivalent regulations thereof, REACH, CE Marking directives and other EHS laws and regulations
• Advising on EHS legal and policy initiatives, requirements, and compliance obligations, and managing outside counsel resources associated with the foregoing
• Working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to manage EHS legal risks
• Auditing legal aspects of environmental and safety compliance policies and procedures and updating or revising to the extent needed
• Designing and delivering tailored training to the company on EHS compliance
• Advising the company on responses to product safety incidents, including communications with customers and other stakeholders
• Communicating with U.S. EPA and OSHA, state and local regulatory agencies, and other external regulators, on permit applications, inspections, enforcement actions, and other activities
• Advising regarding environmental due diligence and negotiating environmental contract terms in commercial or real estate transactions
• Serving as a member of due diligence teams on acquisitions and post-closing integrations to assess the state of, and ensure compliance with, EHS laws and regulations
• Collaborating with the company’s in-house litigation team and outside counsel in connection with environmental or safety compliance enforcement actions or litigation, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and currently admitted to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction
• 3+ years of EHS compliance experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exposure to complex EHS compliance matters
• Passion for serving as a business partner and a desire to dive into the details

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous in-house experience (preferably at a technology company with global operations)
• Prior experience advising company on applicability of EHS laws and regulations
• Broad experience with EHS regulatory landscape, in particular California, US, and EU, and/or a desire to learn in order to support new technologies and growth for the company.

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.