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:

$189,000.00 - $260,000.00

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. 

Position Description

Applied Materials, Inc. is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.

Applied has an exciting opportunity to join a world-class Global Employment Law team.  This attorney will provide proactive, practical legal advice and counsel to managers and human resources on all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, investigations, discipline/performance management, and terminations.  This attorney will also be responsible for identifying and solving complex problems, including advising on employee mobility issues (e.g. non-solicits, non-competes), intellectual property protection strategies, and broader risk management considerations.

The candidate will be expected to have a strong foundation of employment and litigation experience.  The selected candidate will also play a critical role in cross-functional coordination and project management between HR, Digital Forensics & Data Security, IT, and business clients.  This includes shaping policy, programs, and training on issues related to employment law compliance (manager training, sexual harassment training, etc.), employee mobility, intellectual property, privacy, and data security.

This position is onsite (full-time, 5 days) and based in Santa Clara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel on employment issues
• Advise on employee mobility matters, including restrictive covenants (e.g. non-solicits, non-competes) and related confidentiality and intellectual property issues
• Provide strategic legal and practical business advice to HR and business management on various employment related issues
• Manage, independently or in coordination with outside counsel as appropriate, employment litigation and arbitration matters, administrative charges, settlement negotiations, subpoena responses, audit responses and regulatory filings
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel on labor, employment or compliance issues including outside counsel budgets and work product
• Create and conduct training on employment law related matters
• Lead and partner with HR with creating and revising company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Collaborate with other functions within the legal department and company to drive strategic objectives
• Monitor legal trends in employment law and proactively develop strategy to address emerging risks, ensure compliance, and position the organization ahead of legal changes

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• 7+ years of experience with a combination of employment law and employee mobility experience at top tier law firm and/or as in-house counsel
• Employment law experience, including employment litigation, employment compliance, and employee relations investigations and advice and counsel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross functionally and with global, diverse teams
• Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems, and think beyond existing solutions an