Corporate and Securities Counsel

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. 

Applied is seeking an energetic team player to join the Corporate Legal team and Corporate Secretary office.  This person will report to a senior attorney on the team and will support securities, governance, public company reporting, and general corporate matters. The successful candidate will have a client-service focus, the ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues, and communicate them effectively to a non-legal audience, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, stimulating, and collegial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of reports filed with the SEC, including disclosures on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and Section 16 reporting.
• Preparation for quarterly earnings announcements, including review of earnings call scripts, earnings releases and investor presentations, and other internal and external corporate communications.
• Provide support for the Board of Directors and its committees, including preparation and review of meeting materials, written consents and minutes.
• Support corporate governance matters, including shareholder engagement, shareholder proposals, and sustainability reporting, research investor and proxy advisory firm policies, and benchmark governance best practices
• Partner with Treasury on share repurchases, dividends, financings and other matters.
• Provide advice and counsel on Delaware corporate law, SEC and Nasdaq regulations, and general corporate matters.
• Remain informed of legislation, regulatory developments, and industry trends affecting the Company, and assist with the development of policies and training as needed.
• Develop strong relationships with internal clients and colleagues, and work collaboratively across functions to manage risk and find solutions that balance legal risk with the Company’s business objectives.
• Create, implement and improve processes to mitigate risk and reduce inefficiencies in processes, forms and operations.
• Actively manage external counsel, advisors, vendors and related budgets.

Job Requirements

• JD degree and active membership in state bar.
• At least 4 years of experience in general corporate matters at a law firm or in-house, including securities law, corporate finance and corporate governance issues. 
• Proactive, highly motivated self-starter with a high level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate complex issues simply and to provide actionable legal advice.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and planning skills; capacity to work independently and simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under deadline pressure.
• Team-oriented, with proven ability to form strong working relationships and work cross-functionally to drive results.
• Strategic, creative, practical and open-minded thinking with excellent business judgment and a focu