Associate General Counsel

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.

 

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.

 

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.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key 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 

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER 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

CONDITIONS

All 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.

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 equ