As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Your role
We are seeking a Corporate Legal Analyst with deep expertise in legal entity management in a multinational company to join our global Legal team. This role will report to the U.S.-based Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities and will manage Ciena’s international legal entity portfolio and support corporate governance activities across multiple jurisdictions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with U.S. and global stakeholders, manage external counsel and corporate service providers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
You will be responsible for leading our global legal entity function, including:
coordinating the establishment and ongoing maintenance of Ciena’s integral subsidiaries; collaborating with stakeholders globally; and developing tools and practices that drive process enhancement and cost efficiency. You will also support both the Senior Corporate Counsel and the broader global Legal team on a wide variety of other matters that are part of the work of an in-house Legal team.
- Global Entity Maintenance and Corporate Governance
- oversee the maintenance of 50+ corporate subsidiaries around the globe
- manage and work closely with outside counsel and corporate service providers
- prepare, file, and maintain records for subsidiaries and local branches (including resolutions, minutes, and powers of attorney)
- coordinate the formation, dissolution, and restructuring of entities globally
- ensure adherence to annual compliance requirements
- coordinate board and shareholder actions
- ensure accurate and audit-ready corporate records
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