POSITION OVERVIEWThe ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience and proficiencies. Areas of the law regularly practiced include mergers/acquisitions, contracting and negotiations, consumer law, IP law, telecommunications law, insurance, regulatory adherence including US and foreign data privacy laws.
Strong oral and written presentation skills are required.
To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.
-POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESKey Responsibilities:- Provide legal support as needed by the General Counsel
- Draft, review, and revise contracts and advise on contracts and other transactional agreements that are often subject to quick turnaround times, which could include procurement and services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business documents.
- Give accurate and timely counsel to the different internal business units and executives on a variety of legal topics.
- Conducting legal research on a wide range of topics
- Monitor applicable state and federal laws, decisional laws from other jurisdictions, and industry publications.
- Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and support the company's goals.
- Clearly communicate policies and procedures to staff
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONSWONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION? All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:
- Juris Doctorate and membership in at least one U.S. State bar is required.
- At least 2 full years of experience practicing law, with some portion of that experience encompassing most of the areas of law stated herein.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines.
- Proficient legal research and drafting skills, and use of Westlaw and PACER
- Strong analytical skills/attention to detail.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Clear, concise and practical communication skills (both oral and written)
- A solution-oriented and positive mindset that openly embraces change and stretches goals.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and high-pressure environment.
- Reliable, ethical, and trustworthy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Familiarity with communications and privacy laws
- Large firm or in-house experience
- AV peer review rating
- Licensed in NY, Wash DC, or CA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTAll MCI Locations- Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
Subject to the program and location of the position- Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
- Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results. (Does not apply in Canada)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.
The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
