Commercial Counsel (Photonics and Networking)

Location: Onsite in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Company

hirify.global develops photonics and networking technologies for global commercial and industrial markets.

What you will do

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, execution, implementation, and post-closing support of complex domestic and international commercial transactions.
• Negotiate customer, supplier, manufacturing, OEM, EMS, procurement, sourcing, development, distribution, reseller, services, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Advise on deal structure, forecasting, supply commitments, pricing, allocation, manufacturing capacity, warranties, indemnification, liability limits, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with Sales, Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Product Management, Engineering, and executive leadership.
• Provide practical legal guidance that balances legal risk with commercial objectives and supports business growth.
• Improve legal operations through contract templates, negotiation playbooks, knowledge management, AI-enabled workflows, and scalable processes.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5–8 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a nationally recognized law firm and preferably in-house at a technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial company.
• Significant experience independently negotiating sophisticated commercial transactions and advising senior business leaders.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, business acumen, and practical legal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions while maintaining strong client service.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, networking, telecommunications, or other advanced technology businesses.
• Experience negotiating long-term supply, manufacturing, procurement, or strategic sourcing agreements.
• Familiarity with international commercial transactions and cross-border contracting.
• Experience with legal operations automation, AI tools, contract lifecycle management systems, or process optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative partnership with senior leaders and cross-functional business teams.
• Focus on practical, solution-oriented legal advice and strong risk management.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and reasonable accommodation.