Corporate Counsel

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Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one - your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.
Ciena is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide advice and support on a wide range of legal and business matters relating to the strategy and operations of Ciena's Supply Chain & Procurement organization and related internal corporate functions. The attorney will have a multi-faceted role spanning support for supply chain, engineering, R&D, procurement, manufacturing, and operations. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for the review, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements in support of Ciena's procurement activities globally as well as engineering, research and development, supply chain, logistics, and operations. This attorney will play a key role in continuous improvement efforts to streamline legal services, adopt new tools and processes, and prioritize business demands. The Corporate Counsel will also assist with a wide variety of the other matters that are part of the work of Ciena's award-winning Legal Department and market position as a growing innovation leader.
The Corporate Counsel will be part of a top-notch, collegial, global legal team and will work closely with executives and team members in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. This position may be performed fully remotely or at one of Ciena's US office locations and reports to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Supply Chain & Operations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial and technology transactions, including complex hardware development, supply, contract manufacturing, logistics and technology licensing agreements, as well as general commercial contracts for procurement, such as master services agreements and SOWs, technology, SaaS, consulting and marketing agreements.
* Work in cooperation with Ciena's Supply Chain & Operations organization and internal corporate functions to understand the business needs and requirements of their purchasing, R&D, supply chain, and operational activities, such as hardware/product development, manufacturing, product quality, product regulatory compliance, corporate social responsibility, supplier disputes, legal issues and company policies and procedures.
* Partner and collaborate across functional groups to drive practical business outcomes that add value and mitigate risk.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and other tools; support contract lifecycle management initiatives; drive process improvements and support performance management and total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in support of process reengineering and related procurement initiatives to adopt sourcing best practices and controls and support project and change management.
* Identify and interpret business and legal issues with transactions and advise internal clients and stakeholders on strategies to meet business needs and resolve problems.
* Assist with a range of compliance and regulatory matters associated with Ciena's supply chain (e.g., counterfeit parts avoidance, conflict minerals reporting, anti-bribery and corruption risk and diligence, modern slavery compliance, data privacy, etc.).
* Participate in strategic projects and perform other duties, as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Law (JD/LLB) from an accredited law school.
* Member in good standing of at least one state bar association.
* 4-8 years of experience with a corporate legal department or law firm in support of a global technology business is required (at least 2 years with a corporate legal department is strongly preferred).
* Experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a global, corporate environment, including hardware development, supply, contract manufacturing, logistics and technology licensing agreements, as well as direct and indirect supply agreements, IT, software and SaaS agreements.
Skills and Competencies
* Demonstrated ability to understand high technology and/or telecommunications concepts and draft and negotiate technology transactions.
* Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal/relationship-building skills.
* Ability to influence and to provide timely and effective legal and business advice, support and training to all levels of corporate stakeholders.
* Entrepreneurial and business-minded, with ability to act as a strategic thinker in support of a fast-paced business in a changing environment.
* Team player with a commitment to excellence and integrity. Willingness to jump in and support other team members.
* Intellectual curiosity and general interest in learning and developing new skills.
* Self-starter with ability to work independently across a broad range of legal matters.
* Good business judgment and sound decision-making.
* Strong analytical, project management, organizational and collaboration skills, enabling the ability to direct and implement multiple concurrent projects.
* Aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements and knowledge sharing.
* Detail-oriented, thorough and thoughtful.
AboutCiena
Cienais a network strategy and technology companywith apassion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the
outcome.We
attract the best and brightest- those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People.
Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering theirpassion and purpose. We trusteach individualto do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the
world.With
Ciena's highly innovative, forward-thinking
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Being You @ Ciena
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual's strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Cienais also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration
status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation
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to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We do not charge any fee for employment and the same applies to the Recruitment Partners we work with. Additionally, we do not ask for any refundable security deposit to be paid in bank accounts for employment purposes. We request candidates to be cautious of misleading communications and not pay any fee/ deposit to individuals/ agencies/ employment portals on the pretext of attending Ciena's interview process or seeking employment with us.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

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