Corporate pilot Jobs in Portland, OR

Handle a full range of legal matters that arise in a leading edge technology company, serving as key legal advisor to the executive staff and management team. Expand internal legal involvement and oversight of legal processes, policies and governance. Manage a team responsible for contracts, government affairs, patents and IP protection.You will be responsible for managing the legal department for nLIGHT’s expanding businesses in Vancouver, Washington and Hillsboro, Oregon. You need to be a hands-on professional with strong business support and communications skills. We are seeking a self-starter with very high personal and professional values, strong work ethic and positive attitude. This position reports to the VP, Finance.FUNCTIONS Draft, review and negotiate agreementsAdvise on legal aspects of the company's financing, including regulatory filings and advising on business structures and legal entities.Assist with litigation matters as neededOversee the selection, retention, management and evaluation of outside counselPartner with Finance and HR on general corporate matters and HR mattersWork with other functional and international teams to ensure they have the tools to address basic contract issues, nondisclosures, export compliance and other key areasIdentify areas for improvement and follow through to drive related changesQUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Law (Juris Doctor) DegreeMinimum of 7 years of experience in a law firm or in-house environment.Direct experience with high tech manufacturing and international subsidiaries is a plus.Strong working knowledge of Delaware corporate law, SEC regulations and UCCProactive and highly organized, with experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlinesMust enjoy new challenges and fast-paced environmentnLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, a Foreign Person (that is, not a US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident) must be eligible for a deemed export license under the US Department of Commerce and / or the US Department of State.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.ABOUT NLIGHT nLIGHT is a rapidly growing vertically integrated supplier of high-performance lasers that enable innovation in materials processing, microelectronics and defense applications. nLIGHT develops and manufactures fiber lasers based on industry-leading semiconductor laser and optical fiber technology.#J-18808-Ljbffr