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Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$206,000.00 - $283,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Role and Responsibilities

**Director,** **M&A and Strategic Investments, CBD Legal.** This position would be in our Corporate Business Development (CBD) Legal group, and would report to the Managing Director, CBD Legal.

**Deal Counsel.** The attorney’s primary role would be as deal counsel supporting all aspects of the Corporate Business Development group’s activities, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic investments. Specifically, the attorney would be involved in:

+ Review M&A pipeline review decks and drive regulatory assessment review by antitrust, CFIUS and FDI counsel of potential transactions, including coordinating input from the applicable business unit leaders and technologists

+ Prepare and negotiate non-disclosure agreements

+ Work with internal tax and finance groups and external counsel on transaction structuring

+ Prepare and advise the deal team regarding the negotiation of term sheets

+ Conduct and coordinate due diligence investigations, including coordinating with Legal & Compliance Organization (LCO) groups and with IP counsel

+ Prepare legal and IP due diligence report-outs for the business and deal team

+ Work with outside counsel on preparation of definitive transaction documentation, working with the CBD deal lead to drive agreement negotiations

+ Drive resolution of pre-closing and closing activities

+ Coordinate presentations on due diligence findings for the LCO and impacted corporate and business groups to support post-close integration and other activities

+ Develop and communicate responses to critical legal issues as they arise

+ Advise on and coordinate the legal aspects of potential divestitures, including working with IP counsel to assess separability of assets and technology, with antitrust counsel to assess potential counterparties and regulatory requirements

+ Assist in the preparation of playbooks and process improvements for the CBD group and participate in company-wide training programs

Required Experience and Skills

+ JD from a nationally-recognized law school

+ The ideal candidate would have at least 6 years of total experience with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions in a large, international law firm, with at least 2 of those years doing deals with a strong cross-border component for technology companies

+ A thorough understanding of the entire M&A process and desire to learn and participate in legal integration efforts

+ Experience in or exposure to capital markets, corporate securities and regulatory reporting, and strategic investments

+ Experience in or exposure to regulatory assessments and filings, including domestic and foreign antitrust, CFIUS and foreign FDI, and Outbound Investment Rule

+ Superior attention to detail and follow-through

+ Maturity, tact, pragmatic business judgment, sound decision-making and a ready sense of humor

+ Strong communication and presentation skills

+ Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment

+ Willingness to travel, both domestic and international, up to 25% of the time

**Work Location:** Santa Clara, on-site

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.