GlobalFoundries, founded in 2009, is a semiconductor manufacturer specializing in essential chips for high-growth markets. The company operates across 14 locations worldwide in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, serving more than 200 customers in sectors including automotive, smart mobile devices, the Internet of Things, communications infrastructure, and aerospace and defense. Its approximately 13,000 employees work on specialized platforms such as FDX FD-SOI, Silicon Photonics, RF SOI, and automotive-grade semiconductor solutions.
As a major manufacturer with global operations and a broad customer base spanning multiple regulated industries, the company maintains a significant legal and compliance function. Its work in automotive-grade solutions and aerospace and defense involves navigating complex regulatory frameworks, export controls, and supply chain compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The scale of its operations and the critical nature of semiconductor supply chains create substantial demands for legal oversight in areas such as intellectual property, international trade, environmental regulations, and commercial contracting.
