Corporate Counsel (Contract)

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world --- come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description:

Job Type This is a 3-month contract position with the opportunity to extend or convert to a permanent role.

Job Summary We are hiring a critical team member to join the Legal team as a Corporate Counsel who will play a vital role in our companys growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong in-house experience in corporate matters, legal department processes, invoicing management, document organization, and building scalable processes. You will execute and support a variety of corporate matters.

The successful candidate will be ready to navigate a growth-oriented, rapidly changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. This person will be comfortable juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines and must be a strong writer and communicator at senior levels of the organization. A passion for personal accountability and setting high standards is essential for success.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic legal support to various departments, including sales, finance, people team, operations, engineering and other internal groups across the company
• Collaborate and advise internal clients on commercial transactions, including corporate investment, joint development projects, licensing deals and associated agreements
• Engage in contract drafting, review, and negotiations with vendors and critical suppliers, partners, and customers, including supporting international sales and territory-specific versions of sales and support contracts
• Use excellent business judgment to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical, business-oriented advice

Preferred Skills

• Significant in-house experience working for technology organizations
• Complex commercial transaction structure and drafting experience, developing and customizing novel agreements without use of templates
• Experience in corporate governance, compliance and associated filings and reporting

Qualifications

• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills, including with executive-level communications
• A passion for personal accountability and setting high standards is essential for success
• 3-5 years of law practice, including at least 1 year of experience in-house
• Knowledge of commercial laws and experience developing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and licensing contracts with multi-national companies
• Exceptional attention to detail

Benefits

• Attractive compensation
• Supportive work environment where your ideas count, and you can thrive in a diverse culture
• World of opportunities for your personal and professional development

Location Kirkland, Washington (onsite)

Pay Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The hourly rate for this position in Washington is $60 - $70.

Equal Opportunity Employer Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.