Paralegal V - Commercial Contracts Manager

Paralegal V - Commercial Contracts Manager Applied Materials Inc 4 ( ) Santa Clara, CA Why you should apply for a job to

Applied Materials Inc :

4/5 in overall job satisfaction Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Unlimited Flexible Time Off and work schedules allow US employees to better balance commitments at both work and home. Applied offers parental, adoption, fertility, menopause, and lifestyle benefits to support employee health at every stage. #

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Position summary ative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Paralegal V - Commercial Contracts to support high‑volume and high‑complexity commercial contracting across the company. This is a senior, expert‑level individual contributor role requiring independent judgment, deep commercial contracts experience, and the ability to drive scalable legal processes in a global, matrixed environment. Key Responsibilities Independently draft and negotiate template-based commercial agreements, including customer contracts for sale of Applied equipment and services, supplier contracts, NDAs, SOWs, and amendments. Identify contractual risks, deviations from standard terms, and escalation issues; clearly summarize findings for attorney review. Own end‑to‑end contract lifecycle activities, including intake, execution workflows, and post‑execution management. Serve as a Legal point of contact for designated business teams. Lead or support commercial contracting programs and process improvements, including template updates and workflow optimization. Develop and maintain playbooks, job aids, and training materials related to commercial contracts. Interface directly with internal stakeholders and coordinate with outside counsel and vendors as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training strongly preferred. 8-12+ years of progressively responsible paralegal experience supporting commercial contracts. Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, non‑routine agreements. Strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills. Experience working in a global, fast‑paced corporate environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting technology, manufacturing, or semiconductor businesses. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and e‑signature tools. Experience working with sales, supply chain, and/or procurement organizations. Exposure to regulated commercial environments or export‑controlled businesses. Applied Competencies Exercises sound judgment with confidential and attorney‑client privileged information. Communicates effectively with legal and non‑legal stakeholders. Operates independently with minimal supervision. Proactively identifies risks and process improvement opportunities. Additional Information This role is an individual contributor position and does not have formal people management responsibility.

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Full time

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Assignee /

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Not Specified Relocation Eligible:

No The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at , or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Why you should apply for a job to

Applied Materials Inc :

4/5 in overall job satisfaction Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Unlimited Flexible Time Off and work schedules allow US employees to better balance commitments at both work and home. Applied offers parental, adoption, fertility, menopause, and lifestyle benefits to support employee health at every stage.