Project Manager​/Paralegal, Legal and Global Affairs

Project Manager/Paralegal, Legal and Global Affairs

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Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

• Create a project dashboard, manage status, and report to keep projects on target.
• Take ownership, make decisions, and move projects forward with limited direction.
• Manage team budget, track spend, and provide monthly spend reports and next‑month forecast.
• Assist with meeting preparation:
  • Prepare and distribute materials.
  • Draft Power Points, agendas, capture minutes, and track action items.
• Assist in onboarding new department team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned depending on team and business priorities.

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience, ideally in a corporate legal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Familiarity with legal operations, processes, and technology.
• Proficiency with expense reporting and travel management tools (Concur and Navan Business Travel preferred).
• Prior experience in the AI, semiconductor and/or manufacturing industry a plus.

• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in written communication.
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfort with legal tech and basic understanding of AI tools to streamline tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset; thrives on overcoming obstacles.
• Effective multitasking and project management in fast‑paced environments.
• Tech‑savvy and eager to leverage automation and efficiency tools.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global, multicultural team.
• Highly adaptable and flexible to work extended hours when required.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, organized, and resourceful.

• Hybrid work environment; 3 days/week in the office or remote work flexibility.
• Office‑based with occasional remote work flexibility.

• Domestic and International Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

• I – Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• C – Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A – Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• R – Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E – Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!