Securities & Corporate Counsel

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

5h•$140,000 - $259,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Corporate Counsel at Lam Research, you will play a key role in supporting securities, corporate governance, finance, and executive compensation matters, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”), as well as subsidiary management, and will provide timely and effective legal advice to critical business functions, including in support of the Board of Directors and its committees, SEC Reporting, Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Treasury, and Human Resources. Your expertise will help the company navigate complex legal landscapes effectively, mitigate risks, and support strategic business initiatives. You will be a key partner to the Corporate Legal team, especially in the U.S., providing legal insights and recommendations that will influence the company’s growth and operational integrity.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (“JD”) degree from a well-regarded law school and state bar membership, with the ability to practice in California as an in-house counsel.
2 to 5+ years of experience practicing corporate and securities law, including experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
Sound judgment, excellent attention to detail, and high standards for work product.
Excellent written and oral English-language skills.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of securities laws and regulations, Nasdaq rules, and Delaware corporate law.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and to collaborate successfully with other business groups to achieve corporate objectives.
A creative approach to problem solving, willingness and desire to learn, and demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and work proactively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the semiconductor industry or a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting a large, publicly traded multinational company.
Experience with global subsidiary governance, executive compensation, and board and committee support.

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Legal team in all aspects of securities law compliance and corporate governance, including in advising the Board of Directors and executive leadership on compliance with Delaware corporate law, the Company’s governing documents, the U.S. federal securities laws and related rules, Nasdaq listing standards, and other legal requirements.
Support the drafting, preparation, and review of SEC filings, including proxy statements, periodic and current reports, registration statements, and other securities law filings, in coordination with other business units, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders.
Support Lam’s global subsidiary governance and entity management program, and work with the subsidiary governance paralegals, regional counsel, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to support domestic and foreign subsidiaries, their boards of directors and officers, including in subsidiary formation, integrations, mergers, and other special transactions.
Support the Company’s Investor Relations and Communications functions, including by reviewing and providing advice on press releases, presentations, and other external communications.
Support the Company’s ESG function in reviewing and advising on voluntary disclosures and understanding current and future ESG reporting obligations globally.
Support the Corporate Legal team in advising executive leadership, Human Resources, and the Company’s Compensation and Human Resources Committee on equity compensation, executive compensation, compensation and benefit programs, and stock administration matters.
Support the Company’s Treasury function in treasury transactions, including securities offerings, credit agreements, and share repurchase transactions.
Interpret, review and maintain the Company’s key governance documents, including its certificate of incorporation, bylaws, corporate governance guidelines, and the charters of the board’s standing committees.
Prepare materials and draft minutes for board of directors, committee and stockholder meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in corporate governance, SEC regulations, stockholder voting policies, ESG reporting, and proxy advisory firm policies.
Draft, revise, interpret, and provide training on corporate policies, including those pertaining to insider trading and executive and director compensation.
Supporting the Company’s Corporate Development function in negotiating and executing complex transactions such as acquisitions and investments, including selecting and overseeing outside counsel, carrying out due diligence, participating in the drafting and negotiation of strategic agreements, and participating in the integration of acquired businesses.
Manage outside counsel, drive performance, and manage costs in support of corporate objectives.
Providing strategic support and partnership to various corporate functions, including Accounting, Communications, ESG, Human Resources, Treasury and Corporate Development.