Texas Instruments

Legal Counsel - Corporate Governance, Securities, M&A

Texas Instruments$120K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited institution; licensed (or eligible) to practice in Texas.
  • 4+ years of U.S. securities law compliance experience, ideally with a leading law firm or multinational company.
  • In-depth knowledge of SEC regulations, including the Securities Exchange Act and related compliance acts.
  • Experience with corporate governance and fiduciary duties compliance.
  • Proficiency in e-filing and corporate governance software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review SEC reports and shareholder communications.
  • Advise on regulatory changes and align legal advice with corporate goals.
  • Support Board decision-making and governance best practices.
  • Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory filings.
  • Implement the securities compliance program and monitor policy adherence.
  • Manage corporate governance for worldwide entities.
  • Assist with earnings guidance and responses to shareholder activism.

Benefits

  • Empowerment for career ownership and development.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Competitive benefits aimed at enhancing overall well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Texas Instruments is a leading U.S. based multinational semiconductor company with ~30,000 employees worldwide and operations spanning across North America, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA. We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and business oriented Legal Counsel to join our worldwide Corporate Governance, Securities, M&A legal team.

Based in Dallas, this role will provide expert legal counsel on matters relating to securities regulation, public-company compliance, and corporate governance. This attorney will ensure that the company's securities disclosures, filings, and governance practices meet U.S. and applicable international requirements. The candidate will be expected to effectively obtain and manage outside counsel expertise. This role also requires building and effectively maintaining knowledge databases for increased automation/digitization, chat bot and AI tool utilization. The legal counsel will work closely with senior leadership and law department leadership and collaborate with external counsel on complex and nuanced issues.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft, review, and advise on periodic SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, etc.), proxy statements, annual reports, and other shareholder communications.
  • Anticipate regulatory changes and advise on advocacy opportunities; align legal advice with corporate objectives
  • Facilitate well informed and legally sound Board decision-making and compliance with governance best practices and fiduciary duties.
  • Maintain corporate records, minute books, and statutory filings.
  • Implement and monitor the securities compliance program (Rule 10b-5, insider-trading policies).
  • Manage ww entity corporate governance.
  • Advise on earnings guidance, analyst briefings, and shareholder activism responses.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Law degree from a recognized institution and licensed to practice in Texas (or will be licensed in Texas within 1 year from start date).
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in U.S. securities law compliance, preferably with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational public company.
  • Understanding of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, and related SEC rules (Reg S-K, Reg S-X, Reg FD). Familiarity with FINRA, NASDAQ listing standards, and insider-trading policies.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Collaborative and pragmatic approach.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial operations preferred.
  • Excellent drafting abilities with attention to detail; strong analytical and risk-assessment mindset; ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance; high-level interpersonal skills for interaction with senior executives and board members.
  • Proficiency with e-filing platforms (EDGAR) and governance software (e.g., Diligent) is a plus.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and judgment to advise effectively at all high levels in the organization.
  • Be a team player willing to provide cross-functional support within the team and cover for other team members.
  • Be a self-starter, able to exercise initiative and judgment to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Possess strong project management skills, able to manage multiple matters in parallel, to formulate and execute clear, step-by-step plans, and to choreograph a constellation of moving parts to achieve a unified result.
  • Be a problem solver, understanding the purpose and objective of any delegated activity to formulate solutions or alternatives to obstacles encountered along the way.


If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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Net Income
$5.5 billion
Founded
1930
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+6.5%
Revenue
$14.4 billion
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