Associate General Counsel

LOCATION

Remote Work-at-Home

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

PAY TYPES

Salary

SALARY

Commensurate

BENEFITS & PERKS

MANAGEMENT: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Company Cell Phone, Company Laptop, Advancement

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 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate General Counsel will support the General Counsel 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.
• Conduct 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

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 OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

COMPENSATION DETAILS

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and 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, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible 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 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, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

DISCLAIMER

The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

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.

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