Paralegal

Cohu • San Diego, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Paralegal must be a highly skilled and detail-oriented person to support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a publicly traded semiconductor equipment company. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC compliance, intellectual property and transactional support in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with international experience, preferably in a public company or law firm with public company clients.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required.
• Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and public company compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Notary public or willingness to become a notary public.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate effectively in a company with a global presence, navigating cross-border legal and compliance matters is highly desirable.
• Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry is a plus, especially experience with intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain corporate records, including subsidiary entity records, board resolutions, minutes, and charters.
• Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings as requested by the General Counsel.
• Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings).
• Monitor and track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Support IP-related transactions and litigation.
• Drafts review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.
• Assist with due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Conduct legal research on corporate, securities, and compliance matters.
• Support internal investigations and risk assessments as needed.
• Liaise with finance, HR, investor relations, and engineering teams to support legal and business initiatives.
• Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters.
• Manage corporate records retention process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level