Description
Senior Counsel, Commercial
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Job Summary
nLIGHT is looking for a Senior Counsel (Commercial) responsible for providing advice and legal counsel to the company on a broad range of matters, focusing on supporting the commercial business of the company. The Senior Counsel (Commercial) must possess outstanding legal and business acumen, be a team player, and possess strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and leadership experience. The incumbent in this role will report to nLIGHT's General Counsel. The position will be located in Camas, WA.
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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.
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary, level based on experience, education and skills:
- Senior Counsel (Commercial): $170,000-200,000
Other Compensation and 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
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [emailprotected].
E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information, please review the following notices:
- E-Verify Participation Poster
- Right to Work Poster
nLIGHT, Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Dec 12, 2025