Snr Manager, Global Legal Counsel

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

What's the Role?

ASM is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Legal Counsel based in Singapore office, reporting to the Senior Director Global Legal Counsel, to independently review and negotiate high-value and high-volume agreements and draft standard terms & conditions to help support global business units in varied operational tasks and negotiations. You will be part of the global legal function of ASM. This role is an Individual Contributor role.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide proactive and preventive legal advice and recommendations, incorporating both legal strategy and knowledge of ASM’s business
• Liaise with internal global stakeholders in reviewing of agreements and terms & conditions for:
  • global contract agreements such as in the HR/IT fields
  • Collaborating with the business in strategizing to deal with various contracts
  • Lead strategic projects/workstreams being assigned to partner with business stakeholders
  • Partner with senior management and other internal stakeholders to provide business-oriented actionable solutions
  • Develop and harmonize scalable processes for contract handling
  • Improve internal tools and policies to streamline and maximize efficiency, as well as supporting growth and effectively coordinating with team
  • Create playbooks and other material to provide customized legal training

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Good stakeholder management skills and ability to triage matters and set expectations with internal stakeholders on timelines.
• Solid experience providing successful commercial and transactional support, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong and effective internal and external relationships which are key in achieving goals
• Self-starter with the ability to drive independently and results-oriented, exhibiting adaptability and agility
• A strong, impactful and strategic partner to business leaders, recognized for providing pragmatic advice and thought leadership

Key Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor of Law Degree from a reputed university 
• Minimum 8 years of experience as in-house legal counsel (manufacturing and/or semiconductor sector is preferred)
• Experience working in a reputed MNC in a regional role

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.

So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.