Description:

About the Job:

Responsibilities:The legal department of A Telecommunications Company seeks a junior lawyer to work at A Telecommunications Company's headquarters in Washington, DC. This is an in-office position and does not have a remote work option. A Telecommunications Company is a publicly traded provider of high speed Internet service to small to mid-sized businesses, universities, access network operators and content publishers with operations in 50 countries worldwide. You will be joining a small legal department consisting of two lawyers, a legal assistant and the company's corporate secretary.

This is a generalist position with a range of duties and tasks that arise daily. The primary responsibilities of this position are expected to be commercial transactions, including the review, negotiation and drafting of a broad range of contracts for A Telecommunications Company's customers and vendors; providing advice to business counterparts; corporate compliance, including maintaining A Telecommunications Company and its subsidiaries' corporate qualifications in various jurisdictions worldwide; regulatory compliance; and litigation management, including consulting with outside counsel as necessary.

Qualifications:

Contract drafting and negotiating experience is a must.
Familiarity and experience in one or more of the following areas are a plus: Corporate and regulatory compliance; data privacy and cyber-security; employment and HR matters; internet and telecommunications industry.
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the Company, including senior management.
Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team or independently with limited supervision.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Attorney with admission to bar of one state or District of Columbia. 3-5 years of experience in-house or at a law firm.

Work Environment:
To best support your success, this is an in-office position five days a week, allowing for focused mentorship, training and personal coaching.