[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Applied Materials jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA # Director & Senior Counsel, M&A and Strategic Investments. Santa Clara, CA Director $212,000.00 - $291,500.00 Finance & Accounting Listed on Applied Materials’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Director--M-A--Strategic-Investments_R2624018) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / Director & Senior Counsel, M&A and Strategic Investments. ## Job description ### Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. ### What We Offer Salary: $212,000.00 - $291,500.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative 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. ### Key Responsibilities With minimal oversight, coordinate internal and manage external counsel due diligence reviews; perform due diligence of potential targets; prepare and present presentations regarding findings With minimal oversight, provide legal analysis and advice regarding deal structure With minimal oversight, draft and negotiate various deal documents With minimal oversight, assist in and advise on the preparation and structuring of divestitures - Lead deal team integration function and coordinate function-specific law department integration teams - Develop, implement and improve playbooks, processes and training programs Functional Knowledge J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function - Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field ### Business Expertise - Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business Leadership - Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership Problem Solving Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions Impact Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products ### Interpersonal Skills - Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Pay: $212,000.00 - $291,500.00[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Director--M-A--Strategic-Investments_R2624018) ## More jobs at Applied Materials ### [AGS OCE Financial Analysis - B3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/81dcd06a156709888b96/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Director, Finance Transformation – Record to Report](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/b2f479b7f6bf6f862918/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Finance Executive Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/7348b117363f93173254/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Finance Intern (MBA - Santa Clara, CA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/6006051b7536ae41a324/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Financial Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/aed0f396efe8a652d3a7/) Santa Clara, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Associate, Acquisitions and Strategic Investments Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/abed69599d2d6bb095fa/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States ### [Markets Strategic Investments & Corporate Development - Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/a83b34bd1217f83bd4da/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States ### [Director Counsel - Real Estate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/9ba44b48c2abdf9abb6c/) Target · Minneapolis, MN ### [Director, Strategic Accounts- Pharmaceuticals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/74d991f3fe6d13654f41/) Microsoft · United States, California, San Francisco ### [Director, Strategic Business Planning (Retirement Products)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/c2e7006e405baecefdf9/) Aegon · Cedar Rapids, Iowa OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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