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nLIGHT, Inc. · 2 days ago

Senior Counsel, Commercial

Camas, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, headquartered in Camas, Washington. They are seeking a Senior Counsel (Commercial) to provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of matters, focusing on supporting the company's commercial business.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal guidance and strategic advice to the executive leadership team and all functional teams on a broad range of legal matters, including but not limited to contract law, privacy concerns, business opportunities, mitigating risk, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions

Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the company's operations, and provide proactive guidance and support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, software and IT contracts, leases, distributor agreements, supply agreements, and other strategic agreements

Responsible for global subsidiary management

Liaise with global external subject matter experts and outside counsel when necessary and act as the interface between nLIGHT business teams and such experts and outside counsel

Understand key stakeholders’ needs and develop solutions for maximum impact to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities

Review and interpret statutes, regulations, proposed legislation, judicial decisions, and legal opinions that may impact the company

Assist and/or provide legal advice in any and all areas as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Corporate legal experienceCommercial legal experienceContract negotiationRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required and admitted to at least one state bar with active membership in good standing

Ability to register as in-house counsel as necessary

8-10 years of relevant corporate and commercial legal experience with prior in-house experience

Demonstrated ability to work across functions to provide timely and effective legal advice

Eligible to obtain and maintain a personal security clearance as necessary

Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% travel time

Superior organizational, analytical and communication skills, oral and written

Strategic thinker with excellent judgment as well and ability to see the 'big picture.'

Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy

Demonstrated ability to independently identify practical legal solutions to complex challenges, to influence key internal and external stakeholders, and to work effectively in high-pressure, matrixed environments

Demonstrated excellence at assessing risk and the implementation of proportional mitigation strategies

Collaborative nature; able to function within a team environment with a high level of engagement and motivation

Commercial acumen – able to balance legal risk with business objectives with a solution-orientated mindset

Sound personal skills and confidence, with an ability to work under own initiative, often under cost or time critical conditions

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 12-15% of earned wages

Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year

10 paid Holidays

Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Company

nLIGHT, Inc.

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Founded in 2000

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees