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Senior Patent Counsel

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) · Hsinchu, Taiwan · Onsite · NT$150,000 - NT$250,000/year

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Position Overview

Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Compensation: NT$150,000 - NT$250,000/year

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor foundry, seeks a Senior Patent Counsel to manage its patent portfolio and lead IP protection strategies. You will work directly with R&D teams to identify patentable innovations and build strategic IP positions in advanced process technologies.

Responsibilities

Manage patent prosecution for TSMC's advanced semiconductor technologies; work with R&D engineers to identify and capture patentable inventions; develop strategic patent portfolio positions in key technology areas; oversee outside counsel handling patent filings in multiple jurisdictions; support patent licensing negotiations and IP due diligence for technology partnerships.

Requirements

Taiwan bar admission or patent attorney qualification; 7+ years of patent prosecution or IP management experience; strong technical background in semiconductor manufacturing, integrated circuit design, or materials science; experience managing large patent portfolios; fluent in Mandarin and English.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

NT$150,000 - NT$250,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time