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Director, Legal Counsel

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

ASM is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel based in Phoenix, Arizona to support one of ASM's key sites globally, serving as a major hub for research & development and commercial activities. The Phoenix site plays a critical role in ASM's global operations and innovation efforts, bringing together cross-functional teams focused on the development, production, and support of advanced semiconductor equipment.

The primary focus of this role is to provide day-to-day commercial legal support, with flexibility to contribute to a broad spectrum of other legal matters, such as employment law, governance and regulatory compliance, depending on competence and interest. This role will partner closely with local and global business teams and integrate into ASM's global legal function.

While the role is scoped at Director level, we are open to considering exceptional, less experienced candidates who demonstrate strong business acumen, a growth mindset, and the potential and ambition to develop into a Director-level legal business partner over time.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal Support (60-70% of the time)
  • Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, with focus on supplier contracts
  • Partner with sourcing and operations stakeholders locally and globally to provide proactive legal advice enabling efficient, practical, and risk-aware decision-making
  • Coordinate with the global commercial legal team to ensure alignment with ASM's contracting practices and negotiation strategies
  • Lead local and global legal development initiatives, contribute to standardization and scaling of legal processes across ASM globally
  • Ensure alignment between local needs and ASM’s global legal strategy and policies
Additional tasks – Depending on competence and interest (30-40% of the time)
  • Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice on a broad range of local day-to-day matters
  • Advise on US employment law matters and partner with People Team to manage employee-related legal risks
  • Instruct and manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support
  • Support local governance activities and government inquiries or investigations as needed
  • Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with ASM policies and applicable laws
  • Deliver legal training to business teams
Qualifications & Experience
  • Qualified US lawyer (or equivalent legal qualification with strong US law expertise)
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background in commercial/contract law
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and cultures
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment and embrace new challenges and opportunities for development
  • Business mindset with an interest to understand operational and commercial objectives and help the business achieve them responsibly
  • In-house experience is preferred
  • Experience with employment law and regulatory matters is a bonus

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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