Job Overview
Location
Remote-US
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Lead legal strategy and execution for Ciena’s global M&A transactions, from initial non-disclosure agreements and term sheets through due diligence, definitive document negotiation, closing, and post-close integration.
- • Partner directly with Ciena’s Chief Strategy Office and Legal leadership to structure, coordinate, and drive strategic acquisition transactions with a buy-side focus.
- • Manage end-to-end legal due diligence processes, identifying risks and translating complex findings into actionable recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.
- • Serve as the primary legal connector across departments and levels, building trusted relationships with internal teams and external counsel to ensure seamless deal execution.
- • Develop and implement improved deal processes and tools, including leveraging AI technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and speed in transaction workflows.
- • Support Ciena’s corporate venture capital program by managing outside counsel relationships and designing legal frameworks for investments and ongoing portfolio oversight.
- • Negotiate and draft strategic commercial and technology partnerships, including licensing, development, and acquisition agreements involving emerging technologies.
- • Assist the broader Legal Department and Chief Strategy Officer on high-priority corporate and transactional matters beyond M&A and investments.
- • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across all transaction types, maintaining rigorous attention to detail and business judgment.
- • Drive continuous improvement in transactional processes by identifying bottlenecks, standardizing documentation, and implementing scalable legal solutions.
- • Communicate effectively with executives and non-legal stakeholders to align legal strategy with business objectives and timelines.
- • Maintain active bar membership in good standing in your state of residency and qualify to practice as in-house counsel in the U.S.
- • Adapt proactively to evolving priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment while independently managing multiple high-stakes transactions simultaneously.
- • Champion a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation within the Legal Department by supporting diverse team needs and contributing to departmental growth.
🎯 Requirements
- • 5+ years of legal experience in M&A with a focus on strategic acquisition transactions
- • Experience independently negotiating and managing complex strategic transactions
- • Active bar membership in good standing in your state of residency with eligibility to practice as in-house counsel
- • Demonstrated ability to think creatively, function independently, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
- • Strong process orientation with experience using AI and technology to improve transaction workflows
- • Excellent legal and business judgment, attention to detail, and proven ability to solve complex problems
🏖️ Benefits
- • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- • Participation in 401(k) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
- • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- • Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time
- • Eligibility for discretionary incentive bonus (non-sales employees)
Skills & Technologies
About Ciena Corporation
Ciena Corporation designs, manufactures and sells network hardware, software and services that underpin global communications infrastructure. Its packet-optical, routing and switching platforms, along with automation and analytics software, enable wireline and wireless carriers, data-center operators and large enterprises to scale bandwidth, reduce latency and manage traffic across metro, long-haul and submarine networks. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, the company supports customers in more than 80 countries and invests heavily in coherent optical, photonic silicon and software-defined networking technologies to advance 5G, cloud and edge applications.
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