Insight Global is seeking an experienced Right-Of-Way Agent within the telecom industry. This role involves negotiating and managing complex right of way agreements, easements, and licenses with various stakeholders including utilities, municipalities, private landowners, and government entities. It includes drafting and revising contract provisions, securing access for fiber network installations, and ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards. The position requires collaboration across departments such as Legal, Engineering, Finance, and Government Affairs, and includes oversight of existing agreements, insurance, and reimbursement arrangements related to facility relocations and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:
• Negotiate terms and conditions for easements and right of way agreements with utilities, municipalities, private landowners, carriers, and government entities
• Draft, review and revise complex contract provisions for right of way agreements, private easements, relocation agreements, joint builds etc.
• Secure and manage contracts of varied scope and complexity allowing Verizon to utilize major rights of way (e.g., Departments of Transportation (DOT), municipalities, private and corporate landowners) for the installation, protection of established rights and operation of fiber network
• Collaborate with Legal, Engineering, Finance, Tax, Government Affairs and Risk Management to execute/manage agreements.
• Manage, coordinate, and negotiate agreements, right of way agreements, private easements and license agreements for the installation and management of Verizon fiber optic network projects
• Research company rights and have understanding and negotiate standard form reimbursement agreements with private companies, Local/State/Federal agencies, and other providers associated with facility relocations.
• Manage existing agreements, Bonds, Certificates or Insurance including agreement renewal, term enforcement, and payment authorization
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Required Skills & Experience• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Fluency with Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Property Management Experience, Familiarity with Real Estate and Right of Way law.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience• Legal/Attorney/Paralegal experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
