Counsel, Corporate - San Jose, CA

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connecti ...

Job description

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, and UALink semiconductor-based technologies with the company's COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company's custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Silicon Valley, driving the evolution of AI and cloud infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. As a leader in rack-scale architecture, Astera Labs is enabling the shift to AI Infrastructure 2.0, where compute is optimized at the rack level to support the demands of next-generation workloads.

Our portfolio includes high-performance silicon, software, and system-level solutions that address critical bottlenecks in data movement across compute, memory, and networking domains. Leveraging technologies such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and UALink, we deliver scalable, interoperable platforms that empower hyperscale data centers to deploy AI and cloud services with greater efficiency and flexibility.

We are committed to open standards, software-defined architectures, and continuous innovation as we work to expand our product offerings and customer engagements. We foster a collaborative environment for professionals passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future of intelligent infrastructure.

Role Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary range is $165,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.