Associate General Counsel

MCI Careers • Remote, FL

22d • $30,000 - $80,000

About The Position

MCI is a tech-enabled business services company providing customer experience, business process outsourcing, and technology solutions across multiple industries and countries. The Associate General Counsel supports the General Counsel and advises internal business units and executives on a range of legal matters. The role covers areas including mergers and acquisitions, contracting and negotiations, consumer law, intellectual property, telecommunications, insurance, regulatory compliance, and U.S. and foreign data privacy laws. Strong oral and written presentation skills are required.

The position operates in a professional office environment and involves largely sedentary work, including extended periods sitting or standing while using a computer and telephone headset. Applicants must complete a full application on the company careers page, including screening questions and a brief pre-employment test. Employment is subject to work authorization requirements and, depending on the program and location, background/security and drug screening.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 2 full years of experience practicing law, with some experience encompassing most of the listed areas of law.
• 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 and positive mindset, with 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, when applicable.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening, except in Canada.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support as needed by the General Counsel.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts; advise on contracts and other 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, decisional law from other jurisdictions, and industry publications.
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and support 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