Senior Corporate Counsel

Location : San Jose, Camarillo, San Diego, Irvine, California or Richmond, British Colombia, Ottawa or Burlington, Ontario

Job Summary :

As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor specializing in intellectual property and commercial contract matters for Semtech's global business operations. You will lead complex IP and contract negotiations, provide strategic counsel on patent prosecution and licensing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, business development, and operations, to ensure the company navigates sophisticated legal challenges in the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IP law, complex commercial contracts, and business transactions, with proven expertise in the technology or semiconductor sectors and a track record of managing high-stakes IP and contract matters.

Responsibilities :

Intellectual Property Management

• Support comprehensive IP strategy aligned with business objectives
• Manage and coordinate patent prosecution, trademark registration, and copyright protection efforts of external counsel
• Negotiate and draft complex IP licensing agreements and
• Oversee IP portfolio management and competitive landscape analysis
• Collaborate with R&D teams on invention disclosure and patent strategy
• Manage relationships with outside IP counsel

Commercial Contracts and Transactions

Corporate Legal Support

Leadership and Strategic Advisory

Minimum Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is US : $230,000 - $250,000, CAN : CAD 195,000-215,000 There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to : job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.

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