Job Details

The Associate General Counsel will work at the direction of the General Counsel and corporate leadership.

The 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.

The work environment is an enjoyable collaboration as part of a team dedicated to the success of the company. The position is though often demanding, fast paced, and may require long hours. Your peers are hardworking focused professionals who take pride in their work, and expect the same from one another. You must be disciplined and able to work independently, yet be a team member dedicated to growing a successful company providing industry leading services to clients. Further, the highest of ethics, integrity, and trustworthiness is expected.

Hybrid, from any number of MCI locations nationwide. Following an immersive live introductory period likely in Jacksonville, Florida, the right candidate may be allowed to work remotely while attending live meetings at various MCI locations from time to time.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate General Counsel will support the General Councel in addressing and resolving legal matters. These duties include but are not limited to :

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Juris Doctorate and membership in at least one . 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
• Licensed in NY, Wash DC, or CA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This 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 EMPLOYMENT

• Must be authorized to work in their country of residence (The United States or Canada)
• 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.

REGARDING COVID-19

As an employer supporting critical Federal, State, Provincial, and Commercial clients, we have taken steps to ensure that we remain operational while taking every precaution possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our employees safe.

Measures include social distancing for those working on-site, frequent deep cleaning and disinfecting of workstations and common areas, daily contactless temperature checks for those essential employees working on-site, travel policies limiting travel and mandatory quarantine, reporting and quarantine processes and policies for those exposed, and requesting masks to be worn when on-site employees are not at their workstation.

For more information on MCI's response to COVID-19 please visit .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion,benefits, social and recreational programs, anddiscipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of MCI and affiliates to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kate Murph, Vice President of Human Resources,