Associate General Counsel

Job description

Overview

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization. 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.

Position 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

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

Compensation Details

Compensation and Benefits

At MCI, compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience.

Paid Time Off: PTO and paid holidays

Incentives & Rewards: Contests with cash bonuses and prizes

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days; MEC medical plans after 30 days

Retirement Savings: Retirement programs, where available

Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage

Life Insurance: Life insurance options

Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance

Career Growth: Internal promotions and advancement opportunities

Paid Training: Training while earning a paycheck

Casual Dress Code: Comfortable work environment

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. The employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. May move about the office to accomplish tasks; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds as needed.

Conditions of Employment

Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based

Willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint; job offers contingent on results

Willing to submit to drug screening; job offers contingent on results

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCI provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, customers, and community. All aspects of employment are based on merit and qualifications. MCI is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with local and federal requirements. MCI reserves the right to revise this description at any time. This description is not an employment contract and may be modified or terminated at any time.

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