Senior Commercial Transactions Counsel

Coherent

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves leading the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, developing contracting standards, and advising executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and commercial risks. The position requires serving as a trusted advisor to various business teams, influencing decisions with practical legal recommendations, and leading cross-functional initiatives. It also includes managing contractual disputes and supporting global compliance efforts.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
5+ years of legal experience focused on commercial transactions, either in-house or at a law firm.
Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
Strong business acumen and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Experience in technology, manufacturing, SaaS, healthcare, or regulated industries.
Familiarity with: Data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), Intellectual property matters, International contracting, Procurement and supply chain agreements.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.

Responsibilities

Lead negotiation and execution of highly complex commercial agreements, including enterprise customer agreements, global supplier and procurement agreements, technology licensing and SaaS agreements, strategic partnerships and channel agreements, and manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain contracts.
Develop and implement contracting standards, templates, policies, and playbooks that impact business operations across multiple functions.
Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and commercial risk matters.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Product, and Executive Leadership teams.
Provide authoritative guidance on transaction structures, risk allocation, and dispute avoidance strategies.
Influence business decisions through practical and commercially focused legal recommendations.
Lead cross-functional initiatives involving legal, compliance, operational, and strategic business considerations.
Mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to contracting efficiency and legal operations.
Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks affecting commercial operations.
Support global compliance initiatives related to privacy, intellectual property, trade compliance, and procurement.
Manage escalated contractual disputes and pre-litigation matters.