Corporate Counsel - Commercial Contracts

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 Summary

We are looking to hire Corporate Counsel with excellent communication skills and extensive contract drafting experience. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in independently handling commercial contract negotiations. As a member of MPS’ Legal department, this person will work closely with other team members and collaborate with MPS’ internal stakeholders and business groups to provide strategic legal advice on commercial transactions.  

Responsibilities Include

• Support and manage commercial contract negotiations with strategic partners and customers.

• Collaborate and advise internal clients on complex commercial transactions while thinking strategically about mitigating legal risks and providing practical, business-oriented guidance.

• Advise and support sales and operations on a wide variety of complex commercial agreements, including direct engagements and supply agreements with customers and partners.

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with vendors and critical suppliers, partners, and customers in a complex supply chain.

• Develop and customize novel agreements without use of templates.

• Use excellent business judgment to assess legal risk, drive projects, and identify pragmatic and creative legal and business solutions.

• Build relationships with various teams and internal clients across the organization to collaborate, identify and resolve issues, and drive deals to completion.

Requirements

• J.D. from accredited law school and admitted to the bar in good standing.

• 5+ years of legal practice experience at a law firm and/or in-house, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.  

• Knowledge of commercial laws and substantial expertise with a wide variety of commercial transactions, including developing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with multi-national companies.

• Ability to shift priorities and handle multiple, competing tasks under tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organization, problem solving, and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with management, team members, and cross-functional partners.

• Passion for personal accountability and setting high standards is essential for success.

• Ability to travel.

Location

• Kirkland, WA or San Jose, CA 

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual base salary for this position in Washington is $120,000 - $160,000. The annual base salary for this position in California is $140,000 - $180,000.

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.