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Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.

Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.

In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

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Job Summary/Overview:

Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC is looking for an attorney to fill an IP in-house counsel position. Candidates should have at least ten (10) years of patent litigation experience at a major law firm and/or in-house counsel position, as well as ideally having experience with licensing matters and contract review, including negotiating and drafting license and settlement agreements. Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and circuits. Candidates should be self-motivated to succeed, have strong legal and business judgment, and will be expected to contribute to the team in short order. Candidates should further possess a wide range of skills and be able to take on multiple responsibilities at the same time, which responsibilities can vary as Samsung's goals evolve. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Specific Job Duties:
1. Patent Litigation: Managing and supporting patent litigation matters, including formulating and coordinating overall case assessment and strategy with Samsung US/Korea Offices and outside counsel, responding to discovery requests in litigation and performing discovery especially for U.S. affiliates of SEC, including preparing for and attending depositions of corporate personnel.
2. Litigation Participation: Preparing for and attending key litigation proceedings, including depositions, Markman hearings, trials, settlement conferences, arbitrations, mediations etc.
3. Patent Analysis: Reviewing patents, analyzing and comparing claims to accused products, formulating and coordinating IPR/reexam etc. strategy with Samsung HQ IP Team in Korea and outside counsel.
4. Other duties as may be required.

Shift: 1st (M-F)

Skills and Qualifications:

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required

JD from an American Bar Association accredited law school and BS degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field. At least ten (10) years of patent litigation at a major law firm and/or in-house counsel position. Admission to practice in at least one US state.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools

Strong verbal and written skills and ability. Prefer the candidate is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Prefer a candidate with knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and semiconductor technology. Prefer bilingual Korean ability.

The current base salary range for this role is between $175,500-$273,870. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

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Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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