Commercial Counsel

About the role

FormFactor, Inc. (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. We are looking for a Commercial Contracts 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.

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft, 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, and services agreements.
• Partner with sales, procurement, and business teams to provide guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, and contract management system (e.g., Ironclad) to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or non-standard contract issues to senior legal leadership.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial contracting in the semiconductor industry, including export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing considerations.
• Partner with finance, compliance, and other internal stakeholders as needed on contract-related matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting/negotiation, or technology transactions.
• Strong contract drafting skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of contracts simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience at a large law firm (Am Law 50 or equivalent) with a transactional or technology transactions practice.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or advanced technology manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with semiconductor-specific contract structures, including IP licensing, equipment and materials supply, and purchase agreements.
• Familiarity with Ironclad.

Skills

• Contract Law
• Contract Negotiations
• Contract Writing
• Legal Negotiations
• Legal Operations
• Legal Writing

Pay

This role in Livermore, California pays between $155,800.00 and $204,435.00 per year, depending on experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
• Flexible spending or savings accounts.

Schedule

The regular hours for this position are day shift.