Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. Our systems and solutions are essential for the manufacturing of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. We invest 15% of sales back into R&D, with expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers working to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices.

About the Role

The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect the company’s legal, ethical, and financial integrity. This role supports a wide variety of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, focusing on global trade compliance. The Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance will report directly to the Sr. Director, Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance, and contribute to KLA’s global trade compliance program by supporting licensing, due diligence, and regulatory changes in U.S. and international jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Gain a solid understanding of KLA’s trade-compliance goals and challenges in the U.S. and internationally, and support the identification and implementation of legal strategies and risk-management processes.
• Identify, analyze, and support complex issues pertaining to U.S. trade risk, collaborating with team members to develop strategies for resolving import/export complexities.
• Examine potential trade-compliance deficiencies and provide solutions, including developing policies, procedures, and checklists; drafting correspondence to government agencies; evaluating global regulatory requirements; and improving business processes.
• Advise global trade team members, product managers, sales, operations, engineering, and executives on trade-compliance matters.
• Work with outside counsel in various jurisdictions on trade-compliance requirements and related processes.
• Recognize potential trade-compliance gaps and collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop and implement solutions.
• Develop and conduct practical and accessible trade-compliance training.
• Partner with the Global Trade Compliance team on operational and strategic trade matters.
• Support trade compliance activities related to merger-and-acquisition due diligence and business-integration activities.
• Furnish regular, clear communication on legal issues and opportunities to internal teams to assist with risk identification and mitigation.
• Support internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments related to trade compliance.
• Occasional travel to domestic and international offices.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Organization on other projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities as they arise.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the bar in Michigan as a member in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with at least 3-5 years focusing on trade compliance matters.
• Experience at a U.S. multinational technology company or in the semiconductor industry (or closely related fields) preferred.
• Technical/engineering background is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in advising on U.S. trade-compliance regulations, with a focus on U.S.-China trade law.
• Self-starter and collaborative team player with a desire to stay at the forefront of U.S. trade law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with clients at all organizational levels, including executives and international teams.
• Strong and independent demeanor, capable of managing business pressures and client expectations.
• Persistent, with the ability to exercise independent judgment to achieve business outcomes while mitigating legal risk.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Drive to continuously improve professional skills and KLA’s global trade compliance function.

Pay

Base pay range: $143,700.00 - $244,300.00 annually.

Benefits

• Performance incentive programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.