Division Counsel

Requisition Number: 73782

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Division Counsel will serve as the primary commercial legal counsel for Corning’s Life Sciences (CLS) division, based in Tewksbury, MA, that provides products and solutions for the global biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, and industrial research markets. The attorney will work closely with the division’s General Manager and leadership team to manage legal activities across the division around the globe, in collaboration with region-based counsels and support functions within the Law Department including M&A, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Compliance, and Labor & Employment. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal support to CLS, including with respect to commercial and transactional strategy and negotiations, contract drafting, business counseling and risk mitigation. The attorney will be an integral member of the CLS leadership team as well as the Law Department’s Commercial & International Law Center of Excellence and will report to a Senior Division Counsel based in Corning’s headquarters in Corning, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all legal activities pertaining to CLS across its multiple regions, including general corporate and commercial legal services to in-house clients
• Draft, negotiate, interpret, and enforce a variety of commercial contracts (supply, distributorship, purchase agreements, etc.)
• Act as trusted advisor on legal issues including those relating to contract compliance, government affairs, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, and litigation matters.
• Coordinate closely with business units, corporate staff functions, intellectual property attorneys, and other Law Department team members to provide integrated and comprehensive legal guidance and support
• Deliver legal training and assist with the implementation and monitoring of Corning’s corporate policies, including compliance programs
• Actively participate on CLS leadership team
• Leads escalation of higher-risk matters and aligns recommendations with the Senior Division Counsel and division leadership
• Work closely with the division’s Quality and Regulatory organization to ensure product safety, efficacy and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel support

Experiences/Education - Required

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Applicable bar admission
• 7+ years combined experience as a practicing attorney at one or more top law firms, U.S. government agencies, and/or in-house legal departments

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Life sciences experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Ability to structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial arrangements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers
• Ability to provide timely, accurate, and pragmatic advice
• Strategic and confident decision making
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate efficiently in an international, cross-functional team environment
• Ability to cultivate and maintain trusted business relationships
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing work environments
• Ability to balance legal risk against business opportunity

Travel Requirements :

• Up to 10%

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $188,128.00 - $258,676.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .