Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are hiring a critical team member to join the Legal team as a Corporate Counsel, with a primary focus on commercial contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's business operations and growth by partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, particularly in areas involving customers, suppliers, and hardware-related supply chains. This includes customer agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, and other commercial transactions supporting product development and delivery.

This role requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and contribute to building scalable legal processes.

What you will do

• Provide strategic legal support to various departments, including sales, supply chain, finance, people team, operations, engineering and other internal groups across the company

• Collaborate and advise internal clients on commercial transactions, including corporate investment, joint development projects, licensing deals and associated agreements

• Engage in contract drafting, review, and negotiations with vendors and critical suppliers, partners, and customers, including supporting international sales and territory-specific versions of sales and support contracts

• Use excellent business judgment to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical, business-oriented advice

Preferred Skills

• Significant in-house experience working for technology organizations, preferably in semiconductor or hardware-related industries

• Complex commercial transaction structure and drafting experience, developing and customizing novel agreements without use of templates

• Experience supporting sales transactions and supply chain operations, including hardware procurement, manufacturing, or component supply agreements

• Experience in corporate governance, compliance and associated filings and reporting

Qualifications

• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Strong writing and communication skills, including with executive-level communications

• A passion for personal accountability and setting high standards is essential for success

• At least 5+ years of law practice, including at least 1-3 year of experience in-house

• Knowledge of commercial laws and experience developing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and licensing contracts with multi-national companies

• Exceptional attention to detail

Benefits

• Attractive compensation.

• Supportive work environment where your ideas count, and you can thrive in a diverse culture.

• World of opportunities for your personal and professional development.

Locations

• Kirkland, Washington (onsite)

• San Jose, California (onsite)

MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual base salary for this position in Washington is $100,000 - $180,000. The annual base salary for this position in California is $120,000 - $200,000.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.