Senior Counsel – Global Trade Compliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, Coherent Corporation, seeks an experienced trade and general compliance attorney to serve as legal counsel to the company and support global trade compliance projects, programs and initiatives.  Coherent’s roots go back to the invention of lasers.  From this beginning they have grown to be the largest and best known in the field.  Over time their operations have grown where they now produce products and materials that allow the cloud to operate and massive amounts of data to be stored and transmitted.

This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, Global Compliance.  The attorney will also counsel internal clients across the Company on a broad array of legal matters, including other in-house counsel, and Company leadership. This position may be fully remote or located at one of Coherent’s offices in the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

·      Supports identification and resolution of complex legal issues requiring in-depth analysis, specialized knowledge, and sound judgment

·      Contributes to mission-critical, multifaceted projects as legal counsel to the corporation

·      Leads or advises, legally, on projects and initiatives as assigned

·      Balances Company business interests with fiduciary responsibility

·      Supports M&A compliance due diligence as legal counsel to the corporation

·      Liaises with external counsel and regulatory agencies as required

Global Trade Responsibilities

·      Provide issue identification, research and support for global trade compliance matters, including export controls, deemed exports, sanctions and embargos, anti-boycott laws, product classifications, export licensing, product diversion, global trade contract provisions, and customs and import-related matters

·      Conduct risk assessments and analyze impact of new regulations on the effectiveness of the corporate trade compliance program

·      Develop and implement enhanced trade compliance governance policies and procedures

·      Guide, as legal counsel, business personnel in handling complex classification and licensing questions

·      Support integration of trade compliance in core business processes, including new product introduction, procurement, sales, and information technology

·      Provide legal support to site level trade compliance personnel and coordinate on implementation of corporate policies and procedures

·      Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for Coherent personnel on global trade compliance requirements

·      Help identify and support new ideas and methods to effectively address legal issues and mitigate trade compliance risk

·      Conduct trade-related investigations and audits, develops recommendations, and supports issue mitigation and resolutions as counsel to the corporation under privilege

·      Manages issues relating to outside service providers, including freight forwarders

Education & Experience

·      A Juris Doctor Degree (JD) and admitted to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia

·      Preferred 5+ years of legal experience as in-house counsel or in an attorney/management consultant position at a Big 4, but relevant law firm or government agency experience will be considered

·      Preferred experience providing global trade-related legal advice at an international company in the semiconductor or tech industry

·      Experience with U.S. trade controls (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, Customs), as well as other international trade control regimes

·      Experience supporting multiple complex projects in a fast-paced and change-oriented environment

Skills

·      Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to actively listen

·      Ability to collaborate with others and work cross-functionally

·      Ability to effectively build relationships across all locations and positions within the organization

·      Ability to learn and understand organization and how it functions in order to apply that understanding to projects and assignments

·      Self-starter and excellent teammate

·      Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·      Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

·      Availability to speak with colleagues in international time zones is required

·      Proven track record of ethical conduct and integrity

·      Ability to maintain trust and confidentiality

Working Conditions

·      Ability to work full-time during core business hours in a remote (home-office) or in-office setting

·      Ability to work extended hours (early morning, evening, or weekend), when necessary

·      Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when necessary

Physical Requirements

·      Ability to sit for an extended period of time

·      May require travel up to 25% of time

Safety Requirements

·      All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

·      Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

·      Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

o   Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

o   Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

o   Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

o   Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

o   Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Compensation:  Competitive plus bonus and equity.

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