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Microchip Technology Inc

Senior Corporate Counsel - Aerospace & Defense

Microchip Technology Inc, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249

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Job Description Microchip's Legal Department is seeking a

Senior Corporate Counsel - Aerospace & Defense

to join our team at our corporate offices in Chandler, Arizona. This attorney will support both general commercial matters and aerospace and defense ("A&D") business. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of commercial and government contracts, is business-oriented, and excels at advising and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams that support key markets.

Responsibilities

Support, collaborate with, and advise Business Units, Sales, and internal support teams on compliance and contract matters, including draft, redline, and negotiate commercial and government contracts.

Review and draft data rights assertions.

Provide business-oriented guidance and impact assessments resulting from regulatory and administrative changes.

Advise and train on compliance with federal contractor obligations, such as cybersecurity requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC), U.S. National Defense Authorization Act, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, counterfeit parts regulations, and other sourcing restrictions.

Develop, update, and implement policies, processes, guidelines, and tools to improve contract and compliance management.

Qualifications

U.S. citizen

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction

9+ years as an attorney or 9+ years combined as an attorney plus government contracting experience

Strong working knowledge of the U.S. government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, cost accounting standards, cost and pricing data, commerciality, false claims, and representations and certifications)

Strong working knowledge of trade controls and IP protection principles relating to patents, technical data, software

Proven contract negotiation and redlining skills

Strong ability to explain complex contract and regulatory matters

Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills

Proactive self-starter and problem solver with sound judgment; able to work independently and collaboratively

Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism

Effective time management, attention to detail; process- and improvement- oriented

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance

Willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and international)

Preferred Skills

Prior experience in a law firm focused on U.S. government contracting or related regulations

Prior experience in the semiconductor industry, aerospace, defense, high technology, or manufacturing

Prior experience managing a legal or contracts team

Active U.S. government security clearance

Travel 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements 90% Sitting, 10% Standing/Walking

EEO Statement Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

Recruitment Agencies To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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