Senior Commercial Transactions Counsel
About The Position
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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.
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Business partnership mindset
- Attention to detail
- Strategic thinking
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Time management and prioritization
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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
