Division Counsel

Requisition Number: 73780

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 function within the Commercial and International Center of Excellence within Corning’s Law Department, which is responsible for providing collaborative legal support for Corning’s business units to promote Corning’s global business interests while mitigating legal and business risk. The attorney will serve as the primary commercial legal counsel for Corning’s Advanced Optics (AO) division and will report to the Senior Division Counsel, Mobile Consumer Electronics. The attorney is expected to provide broad-based legal support to the AO division including with respect to commercial & transactional strategy and negotiations, contract drafting, business counseling and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day commercial legal support through business-focused counseling as a trusted partner to the AO business leadership, strategy team, and commercial organization
• Negotiate, review, and draft domestic and international sales agreements, supply agreements, service agreements, development agreements, incentive arrangements, and other commercial legal documentation; advise on Corning’s legal rights and obligations under such arrangements
• Counsel commercial, strategy, and government affairs professionals on highly regulated matters, such as aerospace and defense contracts, semiconductor manufacturing, and government incentives
• Identify business and legal risks and provide practical and thoughtful solutions and strategic advice to facilitate business success while navigating applicable laws, rules and regulations; apply judgment to escalate issues to the appropriate commercial, regional, or COE contacts within the Law Department
• Coordinate closely with business units, corporate staff functions, intellectual property attorneys, and other international and domestic Law Department team members to provide integrated and comprehensive legal guidance and support
• Actively participate on AO business leadership team and day-to-day engagement and support of AO leadership
• Works with AO leadership to manage legal activities impacting the division globally, in collaboration with region-based counsels and Law Department support functions (e.g., IP, Litigation, Compliance, L&E)
• Leads escalation of higher risk matters and aligns recommendations with the Senior Division Counsel and division leadership
• 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

• Experience with contracting in support of complex commercial transaction, intellectual property licensing, and / or U.S. Government programs is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and adjust smoothly as the situation demands
• Demonstrated ability to structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial arrangements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effectively communicating legal issues and solutions in a clear and concise manner to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to provide timely accurate and pragmatic advice
• Strategic and confident decision making, including sound judgment on escalation and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate efficiently in an international, cross-functional team environment
• Ability to cultivate and maintain trusted business relationships

Location & Travel Requirements:

The position can be based in Corning, NY (HQ)

Travel 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] .