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.
Intellectual Property
Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Support IP-related transactions and litigation.
Contract Management
Drafts review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.
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 with international experience, 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.
Notary public or willingness to become a notary public.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years as a corporate paralegal with international experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal certification
- Familiarity with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16) and public company compliance
- Experience with corporate governance: maintaining records, minutes, resolutions, charters
- Experience supporting M&A due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation
- Experience managing intellectual property portfolios (patents, trademarks, trade secrets)
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Notary public or willingness to become a notary public
- Ability to navigate cross-border legal and compliance matters
- Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions is described in filings, supporting long-term savings. Company materials also highlight retirement programs as part of a comprehensive package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted lookback feature is outlined, expanding access to ownership. This structure can enhance total rewards value beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline robust paid time off programs and parental leave for all new parents. Time-off programs are presented as part of a comprehensive, globally relevant benefits suite.
Cohu, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
