Job Description

We’re not like most. We don’t just overcome obstacles – we don’t see them. Instead, we see the potential in every person, and every situation. We don’t wait for opportunity to appear – we create it. Meet ASM. A company that has been searching for people just like you.
Who is ASM? ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Our ambitious team is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. We have over 2,600 employees based in 14 countries, including Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United States. Together we work to develop Epitaxy, ALD, PEALD, Vertical Furnaces and PECVD thin-film deposition technologies for our customers. Our goal is to remain an industry leader by being ahead of what’s next. We accomplish this by focusing on finding collaborative solutions to make integrated circuits, or chips, smaller, faster and even more powerful.
ASM, an inclusive workplace We at ASM are a truly global organization that works diligently with an open-mind in all areas of our business. We strive for a culture and work style that fosters trust and transparency. We put our people first, and that is how we will continue to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recognize and value the differences between individuals, including gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, knowledge and experience, work background, age, skills, amongst others. Recruiting and developing a diverse workforce provides a wide range of perspectives. This enables a culture of continuously exploring and adopting new technological ideas and innovations, and it also enables us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients.
ASM is currently seeking smart and driven individuals to work on global, cross business projects. While global teams are dynamic, innovative and creative, they also come with their own challenges of language, cultural and time zone differences. In order for you to be a successful member of our global team, you must be a quick thinker with strong social skills and solid stakeholder management skills. Although there may be challenges, global teams have the benefit and reward of achieving much more than any one member, because each individual will contribute valuable insight to move the team forward. The ASM Legal Team is seeking a Legal Counsel to aid in the processing and organization of agreements and terms & conditions, and to help support the legal and business units in varied operational tasks and negotiations.
Responsibilities include:

• Review of agreements and terms & conditions
• Liaising with internal global stakeholders in supply chain, logistics, insurance, services, HR etc. in multiple countries and maintain all agreements on ASM contract management portal
• Developing and perfecting scalable processes for contract handling
• Developing improvements to internal tools and policies to streamline and maximize efficiency, as well as supporting growth and effectively coordinating with team and database developers for implementation
• Conduct basic training sessions (legal orientation training)
• Maintaining the integrity of large amounts of data in the contract database by scanning agreements and ensuring that all information is captured accurately
• Lead the tracking status of agreements in process and coordinating the execution of agreements with internal and external signatories
• Lead the status update of contractual matters by providing regular reports using the contract management system
• Coordinate virtual international meetings with time zone difference
• Very well conversant in writing official emails.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Possess advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Proficient in comparing documents in word format
• Experience in drafting, review and negotiation of contracts
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented, able to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, diligently follow-up, and work well under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Working knowledge of data management software (such as Agiloft) will be appreciated
• Contract management experience is a plus
• Strong team player with ability to work closely with others
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment
• Fluent in English
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law Degree from a reputable university and Singapore Bar Qualified (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in-house, preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Working in MNC with a regional role
• Ideally reporting to the GC directly and managing stakeholders independently
• Assisting the Legal Department with the day-to-day review of agreements.
• Liaising with various internal stakeholders in IT, Procurement, HR etc. in various countries and filing of various agreements on ASM contract management portal.
• Maintaining the integrity of large amounts of data in the contracts database by scanning agreements, adding them to a database, and entering relevant information.
• Tracking the status of agreements in process.
• Coordinating the execution of agreements with internal and external signatories.
• Using the contract management system, regularly provide status reports regarding contractual matters.
• Developing and perfecting scalable processes for contract handling.
• Developing improvements to internal tools and policies to streamline and maximize efficiency, as well as supporting growth and effectively coordinating with team and database developers to implement.
• Conduct basic training sessions (legal orientation training).
• Ability to compare documents in word format.
• Ability to schedule online international meetings with time zone difference
• Very well conversant in writing official emails.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
  

From the very start of the semiconductor industry to the present day, we’ve been technology leaders who have pioneered innovation and brought new processes into mainstream manufacturing. We are collaborating, creating, and delivering on our vision – a shared vision to drive innovation with new technologies and delivering excellence with dependable products. By doing this, we’ll create new possibilities for everyone to understand, create and share more of what they love.
Be part of our exciting future and join our team today! www.asm.com/en/careers