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Cohu, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Summary: The Corporate Paralegal must be a highly skilled and detail-oriented person to support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a publicly traded semiconductor equipment company. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC compliance, intellectual property and transactional support in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: Corporate Governance - Prepare and maintain corporate records, including subsidiary entity records, board resolutions, minutes, and charters.
- Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings as requested by the General Counsel.
SEC and Regulatory Compliance - Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings).
- Monitor and track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
Contract Management - Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.
Intellectual Property - Draft, review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
- Support IP-related transactions and litigation.
M&A and Corporate Transactions - Assist with due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
Legal Research and Risk Management - Conduct legal research on corporate, securities, and compliance matters.
- Support internal investigations and risk assessments as needed.
Cross-functional Collaboration - Liaise with finance, HR, investor relations, and engineering teams to support legal and business initiatives.
- Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters.
- Manage corporate records retention process.
Supervisory Responsibility: None Qualifications: - Experience: 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a public company or law firm with public company clients.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required.
- Skills and Technical Requirements: - Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and public company compliance.
- Ability to operate effectively in a company with a global presence, navigating cross-border legal and compliance matters is highly desirable.
- Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry is a plus, especially experience with intellectual property.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
Job Conditions: Works in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using computer equipment. Protective Devices Required: In required areas only. Seniority level
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Paralegal
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Cohu, Inc. 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Paralegal
role at
Cohu, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Summary: The Corporate Paralegal must be a highly skilled and detail-oriented person to support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a publicly traded semiconductor equipment company. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC compliance, intellectual property and transactional support in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: Corporate Governance - Prepare and maintain corporate records, including subsidiary entity records, board resolutions, minutes, and charters.
- Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings as requested by the General Counsel.
SEC and Regulatory Compliance - Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings).
- Monitor and track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
Contract Management - Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.
Intellectual Property - Draft, review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
- Support IP-related transactions and litigation.
M&A and Corporate Transactions - Assist with due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
Legal Research and Risk Management - Conduct legal research on corporate, securities, and compliance matters.
- Support internal investigations and risk assessments as needed.
Cross-functional Collaboration - Liaise with finance, HR, investor relations, and engineering teams to support legal and business initiatives.
- Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters.
- Manage corporate records retention process.
Supervisory Responsibility: None Qualifications: - Experience: 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a public company or law firm with public company clients.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required.
- Skills and Technical Requirements: - Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and public company compliance.
- Ability to operate effectively in a company with a global presence, navigating cross-border legal and compliance matters is highly desirable.
- Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry is a plus, especially experience with intellectual property.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
Job Conditions: Works in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using computer equipment. Protective Devices Required: In required areas only. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Job function Legal Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cohu, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Paralegal” roles.
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