Corporate & Compliance Counsel, Astera Labs
$165-200k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Purpose-built connectivity solutions
Job no longer available
Purpose-built connectivity solutions
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$165-200k
Office located in San Jose, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To be a trusted partner for distributing data in intelligent systems.
Role
Who you are
- We do not expect you to arrive knowing every domain on day one
- We value intellectual curiosity, judgment, and clear communication
- If you enjoy translating complex rules into practical guidance and building scalable processes that help teams move faster with confidence, this role is for you
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
- 2-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, with a preference for in-house experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company
- Experience with one or more of the following areas: SEC reporting, CFIUS/FDI controls, export controls (EAR), other regulatory fields, or corporate transactions
- Strong business sense and judgment balancing legal compliance with business priorities
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to provide clear guidance on complex matters to non-legal audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
- Versatility and willingness to take on legal matters outside of core responsibilities when needed
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple non-legal teams (e.g., finance, HR, business operations, engineering, and supply chain)
- Semiconductor/AI industry knowledge is a plus, but not a requirement
What the job involves
- Astera Labs is seeking a pragmatic, growth‑oriented Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team
- Reporting directly to the Senior Counsel, Corporate & Compliance, you will serve as a cross‑functional legal partner to multiple business divisions—including engineering, operations and supply chain, finance, and HR—on a wide range of matters spanning corporate governance, global trade controls (export/EAR, sanctions/OFAC, CFIUS/FDI), compliance program building, securities regulation, and corporate development
- You'll advise non-legal teams (e.g., finance, HR, business operations, engineering, and supply chain) on a broad range of legal issues, including export regulations governing device classification and tariff impact, subsidiary maintenance requirements, policies and practices, and corporate transactions
- Coordinate with outside counsel on international subsidiary maintenance matters, including resolving non-US questions of law and managing periodic filings and local entity compliance
- Issue-spot and assist with the development and coordination of policies, training, playbooks, and other resources to ensure compliance and optimize workflows
- Keep abreast of legal decisions and changes in relevant laws and regulations to provide current advice
- Assist with corporate transactions, including due diligence and integration planning
- Collaborate with other members of the legal team on cross-functional projects and provide legal guidance on matters outside of core legal responsibilities when required
- Assist with general legal matters during periods of high workload
Our take
Astera Labs was founded in 2017 to help companies ease bottlenecks in computing-intensive tasks. This is a problem that has become increasingly urgent with the rapid development of AI technology, and constitutes what Astera Labs has described as an addressable market that will reach $8 billion by 2025.
Astera Labs has had a particularly quick start as the pace of digital transformation has continued to accelerate amongst companies, enabling it to grow despite the recent economic slowdown. On top of this, its fabless approach facilitates faster scaling, helping to position the company as a market-leading connectivity provider.
With this remarkable growth and significant funding at its back, the company has cultivated a strong reputation and a range of products that tightly address pressing market issues. Lately, it has focused on growing its products and operations, particularly in North America and Asia, as well as expanding into Canada and achieving an IPO in 2024.
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Insights
46% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2022
$150m
SERIES D
Sep 2021
$50m
SERIES C
Total funding: $206.4m
Company benefits
- Flexible time off in the US
- Parental leave
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
- 401K
- Retirement and pension plans
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Jitendra Mohan
(CEO)After graduating with a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, they were Design Director at the National Semiconductor Corporation.
Casey Morrison
(Co-Founder & CPO)Previously Systems Engineering Manager, Member of Group Technical Staff at Texas Instruments.
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