Provides legal and counsel to Keysight entities, managers and employees to resolve or prevent problems or disputes and to protect Keysight assets, technology and design freedom. Represents Keysight in litigation and audits, before government agencies and in negotiations. Coordinates legal matters handled by outside counsel. Responsibilities include involvement in general corporate matters, corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transaction documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, regulatory matters, risk management, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property matters. Disciplines:
- Patent Attorney: Develops and maintains company patent applications, trade secrets, licensing and research agreements, publications, and intellectual property aspects of contracts, agreements and disputes, including litigation. Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. May handle trademark or copyright matters.
- M&A/Securities Attorney: Advises senior management on deal structure and issues in strategic M&A and corporate finance activities globally, including acquisitions, divestitures, corporate reorganizations, JVs, equity investments and financings. Prepares/negotiates complex contracts & leads multi-functional teams. Obtains U.S./international securities & antitrust approvals. Prepares U.S./international securities law filings. Advises and prepares opinions on corporate law matters.
- Tax Attorney: Implements strategies to reduce the effective tax rate to minimize cash taxes paid and repatriate cash to the US. Responsible for tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, including legal structuring and integration and intercompany agreements necessary to effectuate transfer pricing policy consistent with Keysight’s business model. Reviews and drafts significant corporate tax legal documents.
- Provides leadership and mentoring in a legal specialty or specialties for businesses or countries with little oversight consults to resolve complex, high impact legal questions and problems
Job Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters Degree or University Degree or equivalent. Typically 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level. Post-graduate and/or certification/ license may be required. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in job. Not a natural progression from Advanced/Senior level.
