Corporate Counsel 3

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

28d • $140,000 - $259,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Regulatory Counsel, you will support 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. You will help monitor and navigate evolving regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, translate complex legal obligations into practical business-focused guidance, and work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and manage regulatory risks and support strategic business initiatives. You will also help strengthen compliance readiness by supporting scalable and sustainable compliance processes.

Working under the guidance of the Director, Ethics & Compliance and Regulatory Counsel, you will provide practical legal support on regulatory issues and help the business respond to the global regulatory environment. The role is part of a global ethics, compliance, and regulatory team and must be based in Lam's offices in Fremont, California, or Tualatin, Oregon. Lam describes hybrid work models as either On-site Flex, with at least three days per week on-site, or Virtual Flex, with one to two days per week on-site; the posting does not specify which model applies to this position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state and, depending on hiring location, eligible to join the Oregon Bar or register as in-house counsel in California.
• 3–8 years of legal experience, including experience advising on regulatory, compliance, environmental, product, supply chain, government contracting, or related legal matters.
• Experience supporting compliance programs and advising on regulations affecting industrial equipment, product compliance, environmental requirements, material sourcing, supply chains, sustainability, or related areas.
• Ability to analyze complex legal requirements and provide clear, practical, risk-based guidance to business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work across functions, regions, and time zones.
• Sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to regulatory and compliance issues.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, with an interest in developing expertise across emerging regulatory topics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build productive working relationships across the organization.
• Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment about when to seek guidance and escalate issues.
• Must be based in Lam's offices in Fremont, California, or Tualatin, Oregon.

Nice To Haves

• Law firm or in-house experience supporting multinational companies, global business operations, or cross-border regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to the Global Product Group on product regulatory compliance and related matters, including environmental sustainability, EHS, disclosure and reporting obligations, third-party due diligence, risk management, and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance programs and processes addressing product compliance, sustainability, supply chain due diligence, disclosure and reporting obligations, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Assist with legal support for government funding, incentive, and contracting opportunities, including grant funding, compliance obligations, and government procurement requirements.
• Support the Global Trade Compliance Team by monitoring regulatory developments, legislative initiatives, and policy trends; coordinate with external counsel as appropriate; and collaborate with product, sales, operations, sustainability, and government affairs teams.
• Support the broader Ethics & Compliance program, including policies, procedures, third-party due diligence processes, training, communications, internal investigations, and other compliance initiatives.
• Help identify, assess, and manage regulatory and compliance risks across global operations; support M&A due diligence and integration; and help respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Monitor legal trends, regulatory developments, and industry practices and translate requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with product safety, trade compliance, information security, operations, sales, supply chain, logistics, sustainability, and government affairs teams.
• Support Legal department initiatives, share knowledge, and help develop practical solutions to regulatory and compliance challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree