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(NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.\nRooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.\nShift:\nThe regular hours for this position are day shift.Job Description:\nFormFactor is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our legal team to support the review, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements. This role will work closely with business partners across sales, procurement, supply chain, finance, IT, and engineering teams to facilitate business transactions while helping manage legal and business risk.\nThe successful candidate will serve as a day-to-day advisor on routine and moderately complex contracting matters and will collaborate with senior members of the legal team on more complex, strategic or non-standard transactions.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop proficiency with the use of A.I. tools to improve efficiencies and scale workflows and capabilities. \nDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master supply agreements, sales contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, vendor/supplier agreements, equipment procurement contracts, software licenses, NDAs, services agreements, leases and joint development agreements\nPartner with sales, procurement, and business teams to provide guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy\nIdentify and recommend process improvements across legal workflows, including templates, automation, and training, and help implement and measure their impact.\nMonitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial contracting in the semiconductor industry, including export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing considerations\nAdvise on data privacy and protection matters, including data processing agreements and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws and regulations\nSupport SEC reporting and public company compliance\nAssist with corporate governance matters, including entity management and subsidiary maintenance\nProvide legal guidance to the People Team and managers on day-to-day employment matters\nManage pre-litigation matters, including disputes, demand letters, subpoenas, litigation holds, and document collection, and partner with outside counsel on active litigation and government inquiries under the direction of senior legal leadership\nSupport the corporate compliance program, including the Code of Business Conduct, anti-corruption/FCPA, conflicts of interest, insider trading policies, and employee training\nSupport corporate development and M&A activity, including due diligence, ancillary documents, and post-closing integration\nRequired Qualifications:\nJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school\nActive membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar\nA minimum of 2-3 years of law firm experience (AmLaw 50 or equivalent preferred)\nEthics: Has high personal standards of excellence and ethics, as well as the ability to act with discretion and strict confidentiality. \nEmotional Intelligence: Has a healthy awareness of yourself, others, and situations. Ability to effectively empathize, influence, lead, collaborate with and motivate others at all levels to reach goals, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. \nGrowth mindset/Curiosity: Brings a desire to learn about the business, the teams with whom we partner, the customers we support and an ability to learn rapidly, along with a resiliency and comfort serving as a trusted business partner to those teams and customers in the face of ambiguity and the unknown. \nStrong attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of commercial matters simultaneously \nExcellent judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives \nAbility to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders \nDemonstrated experience across general corporate legal matters, or the ability and willingness to learn and take on new subject areas \nDemonstrated track record of continuous improvement, including identifying inefficiencies in legal or business processes and implementing practical, measurable solutions \nProficiency with legal technology and process automation, including A.I. tools \nProven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across functions such as sales, procurement, finance, HR, engineering, and executive leadership \nAbility to provide practical legal advice to different business personnel at all levels of an organization understanding and respecting cultural differences; effectively present ideas and has exceptional negotiation, client-counseling and interpersonal skills \nInnovation: Brings experience and ideas to a fast-growing business who can help streamline, build efficiency in a high growth environment. In addition, this candidate should be a creative thinker with the ability to solve complex problems while balancing legal risks with business needs. \nResilience: Capability to handle high-pressure situations and make sound decisions under stress. Brings a demonstrated ability to change directions (whether it be a change in agreement terms or a change in the entire business model) and re-prioritizes work to meet the new proposed outcome.and to manage competing priorities and expectations among stakeholders, including externalcounsel, customers, suppliers, and auditors \nKindness: Brings compassion, sensitivity, dignity and a positive attitude to work. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with semiconductor-specific contract terms and structures, including IP licensing, equipment and materials supply and purchase agreements \nSkills:\nContract Law, Contract Negotiations, Contract Writing, Legal Negotiations, Legal Operations, Legal WritingEducation & Experience:\nMinimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | RequiredPay Range:\n$155,800.00 - $204,435.00Pay Range Explained:\nThis role in Livermore, California pays between $155,800.00 and $204,435.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement\nFormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. 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