Associate General Counsel

MCI Careers • , NM

1d • $30,000 - $80,000

About The Position

MCI is a technology-enabled business services company that provides customer experience, business process outsourcing, and technology solutions across industries and countries. The Associate General Counsel provides legal support to the General Counsel and advises internal business units and executives on a broad range of legal topics. Relevant practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, contracting and negotiations, consumer law, intellectual property, telecommunications, insurance, regulatory compliance, and U.S. and foreign data privacy laws. The role requires strong oral and written presentation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Applicants must complete the company careers page application, including screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 2 years of experience practicing law, with some experience encompassing most of the listed practice areas.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, follow through, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient legal research and drafting skills, including use of Westlaw and PACER.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Clear, concise, and practical oral and written communication skills.
• Solution-oriented, positive mindset and willingness to embrace change and stretch goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, high-pressure environment.
• Reliable, ethical, and trustworthy.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Must be willing to undergo a Level II background and/or security investigation, including fingerprinting, where applicable; job offers are contingent on results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening; job offers are contingent on results. Screening does not apply in Canada.
• Must complete the full application on the company careers page, including screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with communications and privacy laws.
• Large law firm or in-house experience.
• AV peer review rating.
• Licensed in New York, Washington, D.C., or California.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support as needed by the General Counsel.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts; advise on contracts and transactional agreements, including procurement and services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business documents, often on quick turnaround times.
• Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to internal business units and executives on a variety of topics.
• Conduct legal research on a wide range of topics.
• Monitor applicable state and federal laws, decisions from other jurisdictions, and industry publications.
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct while supporting company goals.
• Clearly communicate policies and procedures to staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree