Paralegal

Overview

Paralegal Jobs in San Diego, CA at Cohu, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Paralegal must be a highly skilled and detail-oriented person to support the General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a publicly traded semiconductor equipment company. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, SEC compliance, intellectual property and transactional support in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities :

Corporate Governance

• Prepare and maintain corporate records, including subsidiary entity records, board resolutions, minutes, and charters.

• Assist in organizing and preparing materials for board and committee meetings as requested by the General Counsel.

SEC and Regulatory Compliance

• Support the preparation and filing of SEC reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings).

• Monitor and track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions.

Intellectual Property

• Assist in managing intellectual property portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

• Support IP-related transactions and litigation.

Contract Management

• Drafts review, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.

• Maintain contract databases and assist with lifecycle management.

M&A and Corporate Transactions

• Assist with due diligence, data room management, and closing documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.

Legal Research and Risk Management

• Conduct legal research on corporate, securities, and compliance matters.

• Support internal investigations and risk assessments as needed.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Liaise with finance, HR, investor relations, and engineering teams to support legal and business initiatives.

• Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters.

• Manage corporate records retention process.

Supervisory Responsibility :

None.

Qualifications :

• Experience : 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with international experience, preferably in a public company or law firm with public company clients.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required .

• Skills and Technical Requirements:
  

  • Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and public company compliance.

  • Ability to operate effectively in a company with a global presence, navigating cross-border legal and compliance matters is highly desirable.

  • Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry is a plus, especially experience with intellectual property.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

  • High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

  • Notary public or willingness to become a notary public.

Job Conditions :

Works in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using computer equipment.

Protective Devices Required : In required areas only.

Title: Paralegal

Company: Cohu, Inc.

Location: San Diego, CA

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