Telecommunications / Fiber Legal Professional

Description

• Contract Management: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including vendor contracts, master service, non-disclosure, and real estate agreements (e.g., leases and rights-of-way), ensuring they align with our business goals and risk profile.
• General Legal Support: Conduct legal research, provide guidance to internal business teams on legal matters and strategy, and help develop and maintain company policies and procedures.
• Litigation Support: Provide support for litigation matters, including managing diligence, coordinating with outside counsel, preparing internal documents, and organizing matter files.
• Regulatory Compliance: Help maintain our compliance framework by monitoring changes in applicable laws and regulations and assisting with internal compliance programs and reporting at the local, state, and federal level.

Requirements

TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGAL PROFESSIONAL – Counsel / Senior Counsel / Experienced Paralegal or Contract Negotiator

This role is ideal for a versatile legal expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable handling a broad mix of legal responsibilities. As a key contributor to the company's operational success, you will ensure our high-velocity deployment and commercial initiatives are built upon a solid, compliant legal foundation.

Reporting to the General Counsel, we’re looking for a sharp, driven, and adaptable legal professional to join our in-house team. This is a great opportunity for a junior attorney or an experienced senior paralegal or contracts specialist who wants to make a direct impact in the dynamic, rapidly evolving, fiber optic communications industry. This is a fully remote, U.S.-based position.

This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.

At least 2 professional references are required.

• This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment.
• Proven ability in at least one of the primary areas listed above (contracts, regulatory compliance, or litigation and dispute resolution).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of effectively negotiating with external parties and clearly advising internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to research, analyze complex legal issues, and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Proven ability to support internal legal functions, including managing internal matter tracking, coordinating with cross-functional business teams, and interfacing with outside counsel on litigation or regulatory matters.
• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with bar admission (in good standing) or a non-attorney with extensive, relevant experience (5+ years).
• This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended periods of time.
• There is no travel required for this position.
• Prior experience in telecommunications or a related regulated industry is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• This position is bonus eligible, with target percentage rate depending on experience.
• Paid Life Insurance, medical plans, PTO, holidays.
• 401(k) with match.
• Base pay is paid at an annual salary rate. The range for this position is $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 depending on experience.
• Dental and vision options.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance