[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Coherent jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Coherent · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Director, Commercial Transactions, Legal Santa Clara, CA, United States Hybrid Director Legal & Compliance Listed on Coherent’s official careers site. Posted July 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Coherent’s careers site →](https://hcwp.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2013700) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Coherent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/) / Senior Director, Commercial Transactions, Legal ## Job description ### Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead and develop a global team of commercial transactions attorneys and legal professionals. Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and business management on significant commercial initiatives. Draft, negotiate, and advise on highly complex commercial agreements, including: Supply and purchase agreements Sales agreements Manufacturing and contract manufacturing agreements Capacity reservation agreements Strategic sourcing arrangements Distribution and channel agreements Confidentiality, services, and other strategic commercial contracts Partner closely with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive Leadership. Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice balancing commercial objectives with appropriate legal risk management. Develop and implement scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks that improve efficiency and consistency across the organization. Leverage artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies to improve legal operations, increase productivity, and enhance the quality and speed of legal services. Mentor, coach, and develop attorneys and legal professionals across multiple regions. Collaborate effectively across global teams, cultures, and time zones. ### Education & Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum of 15 years of legal experience. Minimum of 5 years of in-house experience in a commercial transaction’s legal role. In-house legal experience must have been gained within the electronics and/or semiconductor manufacturing industries. Demonstrated experience leading and supervising global legal teams. Extensive experience negotiating and drafting highly sophisticated commercial agreements involving complex products, strategic customers, and international transactions. Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior business leaders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while consistently delivering high-quality work under demanding timelines. Deep understanding of: Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing supply chains Contract manufacturing and outsourced manufacturing models Product qualification and change management requirements Global sourcing and procurement Manufacturing operations and commercial practices Strong business judgment and practical, solution-oriented approach to legal counseling. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including international travel. AI-First Mindset At Coherent, we believe that artificial intelligence is transforming how legal work is performed. We are seeking candidates who embrace this transformation. The successful candidate must demonstrate an AI-first approach to legal practice, including thoughtfully incorporating AI tools into legal drafting, contract review, negotiation preparation, knowledge management, workflow automation, and legal operations. Candidates should be enthusiastic adopters of emerging technologies, continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency through responsible AI use, and be comfortable leading teams through the evolution of modern legal practice. ### Skills Experience supporting a global public company. Experience negotiating with S&P 500 or multinational OEM customers and suppliers Experience leading commercial contracting transformation initiatives. Experience supporting manufacturing operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Collaborative and team-oriented. Decisive and commercially pragmatic. Exceptionally organized. Comfortable operating with urgency and competing priorities. Resilient under pressure. Shows up with executive presence and can confidently build trust across leadership teams when tensions are high. Curious, innovative, and continuously learning. A trusted advisor who earns credibility through sound judgment and practical solutions. Passionate about leveraging technology and AI to deliver exceptional legal support. Working Conditions Primarily works in a professional office environment, with flexibility to collaborate virtually across global teams and time zones. Operates in a fast-paced setting requiring management of multiple high-priority and confidential legal matters under tight deadlines. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to support business operations, negotiations, and team collaboration. Physical Requirements Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms. Ability to travel occasionally and move through office, manufacturing, and customer locations as needed. 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.: I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 24, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 86 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Coherent’s careers site →](https://hcwp.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2013700) ## More jobs at Coherent ### [Assistant General Counsel, M&A](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/cae86c44c106e60dd9e7/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Cybersecurity Engineer (Bay Area Preferred)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/3ad7907f19c80f779818/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Director of Construction and Real Estate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/c638e05e544ec46577c8/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Director of Customer Program Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/4316b76db6d61602b991/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ### [Director of Strategic Supply Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/f324c876587f74503f7f/) Santa Clara, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/charles-schwab/jobs/5432daf98d7a960957fa/) Charles Schwab · Westlake, TX ### [WGL - Senior Associate Legal Counsel – Commercial Transactions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altagas/jobs/5900f7d7722eeb9c4a32/) AltaGas · Washington, DC ### [Director, Legal At Home Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/b1b972cf7f83f844f2eb/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Transactions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/axa-group/jobs/25188645ecc3725d7dbc/) AXA Group · NEW YORK, United States ### [Special Counsel, Transactions (M&A and Bank Partnerships) in San Francisco, California, United States of America | Legal at Circle](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/circle/jobs/2708debb5f4237569172/) Circle · San Francisco, California, United States of America [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Legal & Compliance jobs](/functions/legal-compliance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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