Paralegal

Location: San Jose, CA or Camarillo, CA (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

As a Paralegal at Semtech, you will play an essential role in providing comprehensive legal support to the in-house legal team, assisting with a wide range of legal matters, including intellectual property (IP), corporate governance, and contracts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a paralegal, preferably with exposure to the semiconductor industry or technology-related sectors. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: (30%)

  • Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, NDAs, and supplier contracts.

  • Maintain an organized contract database, track important deadlines, and ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Support in-house legal counsel in ensuring the company’s contracts are properly executed and stored.

• Corporate Governance and Compliance: (20%)

  • Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, and SEC filings (e.g., proxy, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).

  • Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards, particularly in relation to semiconductor industry regulations and international standards.

  • Support corporate secretarial functions, including maintaining corporate records and ensuring proper governance procedures are followed.

• General Legal Support: (30%)

  • Provide administrative support to in-house legal counsel, including scheduling meetings, maintaining legal files, and managing document production.

  • Help with tracking legal budget and invoicing from outside counsel, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with budgetary constraints.

  • Act as a liaison between internal teams and external legal service providers, including law firms, patent agents, and other third-party vendors.

• Intellectual Property Support: (20%)

  • Provide paralegal support for patent and trademark portfolio management, including preparing and filing patent and trademark applications, maintaining IP records, and managing correspondence with external counsel.

  • Assist in patent litigation and IP enforcement efforts, including managing discovery, document production, and coordinating with outside counsel on various legal proceedings.

  • Conduct patent research and provide preliminary patentability assessments, FTO (freedom-to-operate) analyses, and IP portfolio audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with significant exposure to corporate law, intellectual property, and contract management.

• Familiarity with patent and trademark prosecution, contract law, and corporate governance procedures.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal research techniques, and document management systems.

  • Proficient in using legal software and contract management systems.

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Attributes:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong ability to work with colleagues in a multinational environment.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive legal matters.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience with technology companies and multinational organization with headquarters based in the United States and subsidiaries worldwide

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000.  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.