SK hynix America
Corporate Counsel
West Lafayette, IN
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About the role
- SK hynix is seeking an experienced mid-level attorney to serve as strategic legal counsel for our new cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- This role requires exceptional legal expertise across commercial, regulatory, and government affairs domains.
- The ideal candidate will navigate complex legal frameworks while effectively liaising between our Indiana operations, San Jose office, and SK hynix headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Assist/lead all legal aspects of establishing and operating our Indiana semiconductor manufacturing facility, including commercial agreements, construction contracts, and operational compliance
- Draft, review, negotiate, and provide legal advice on commercial contracts with various business partners
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance across the organization
- Manage relationships with federal, state, and local government officials and agencies
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from a top-tier US law school in the United States
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in law firms or as an in-house counsel (or both)
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution
- Experience with construction and procurement-related contracts
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean
- Active membership in at least one state bar
Nice to have
- Experience in working in a large corporation and in cooperating with the parent company, affiliates and/or subsidiaries
- Experience in the semiconductor or advanced technology manufacturing sector
- Experience with respect to the Chips Act or other federal/state government funding projects.
- Experience with regulatory matters
- Experience working in a multicultural or international environment
- Authorized to work in the US
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary due to global time differences
Skills
- The General Counsel of SK hynix Semiconductor West Lafayette, SK hynix America and SK hynix Inc.
- About SK hynix America
Benefits
- Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
- Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Educational reimbursement
Equal opportunity
- SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Authorized to work in the US
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