Legal Counsel: Transactional

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

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Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, with a focus on construction contracts (including, but not limited to, AIA contracts), engineering contracts, procurement contracts, and other contracts and related documents to support the development and operation of advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities across multiple sites.

• Directly advise management and internal clients on legal risks presented during engineering, procurement, construction, and other phases of the project lifecycle.

• Keep updated on, and provide internal client education about, updates in construction law, and other changes impacting the design, construction, and operation of semiconductor fabrication facilities and related contracts.

• Continuously improve legal operations, including work processes, forms, software systems, policies, and guidebooks.

• Establish cross-functional relationships to solve problems that impact many company stakeholders.

• Manage routine legal processes, such as task tracking, reporting, and working with paralegal staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Must have JD degree with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas, or eligible for in-house practice in Texas.
• Must be detail oriented, have good judgment and be able to manage multiple complex and competing priorities without significant supervision.
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or engineering, procurement, and construction management is a plus.
• Experience working as both an in-house attorney and at a major law firm is a plus.

Ideal Experience

• Experience with real estate, land use, zoning, environmental, and related compliance matters.
• Experience drafting, filing, and responding to lien and bond claim notices.
• Experience with contractor claims and disputes.
• Experience with public funding in construction projects.
• Experience with local and federal tax incentives.

The current base salary range for this role is between $143,000 - $200,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays

• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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