Legal Director

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

To help us build the foundation of our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate:

Legal Director

Job Summary/Role

This managerial job to set up the legal function on the ground in Dresden for ESMC requires strong project management skills, business acumen, the ability to work under pressure, efficient and effective processing and prioritizing of multiple projects that have competing deadlines, and attention to detail. The successful candidate also needs good interpersonal skills and the strong motivation to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment that demands interaction with various functions.

• Lead and provide local legal support for all ESMC activities.
• Support key transactions, review, and draft contracts to enable businesses with key partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage and collaborate with outside counsels to advance the organizational goal and legal positions.
• Support other legal compliance areas, e.g., antitrust, export control, corporate governance, labor & employment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management

2. Contracts

3. Compliance

Qualifications and Education

• Ideally German law degree and bar exam (2. Staatsexamen)
• Minimum of seven years of legal experience on regulatory, employment, commercial transactions, and/or construction.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of articulating complex concepts and solutions in a multi-cultural environment
• To ensure alignment within ESMC as well as TSMC in Taiwan and Amsterdam
• Semiconductor industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent German and English language skills required. Mandarin Chinese skill is not required but would be a plus.

Training/Onboarding

Limited travel (less than 15%)

Each journey starts with a first step.

Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion.

Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).

At ESMC we believe in the power of inclusive leadership and passion. We demonstrate this in our commitment to our people vision: create an inclusive environment to inspire passion and enable the best in YOU.