Corporate Counsel

Zayo•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. We are seeking an exceptionally strong litigation attorney who is ready for accelerated learning and career growth. This role will be a key member of the legal team supporting litigation, dispute resolution, and risk management across the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
Three to six (3 - 6) years of legal experience with a focus on litigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with network communications and digital infrastructure industry preferred.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage a wide range of pre-litigation and litigation matters, including commercial disputes, contract claims, insurance matters, customer and vendor disputes, property damage claims, collection matters, and other litigation affecting the company.
Oversee outside counsel, including developing litigation strategy, reviewing pleadings, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.
Conduct legal research to provide advice to business partners.
Prepare and review responses to demand letters, litigation-related filings, settlement agreements, and other related documents.
Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Manage responses to subpoenas, governmental inquiries, and other third-party information requests.
Monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations and advise internal clients regarding legal and operational impacts.
Manage filings on bankruptcy matters, including proofs of claim, administrative claims, and monitoring proceedings affecting Zayo’s interests.
Partner with Accounts Receivable and finance teams on collection strategies and recovery efforts.
Support damage recovery initiatives involving network facilities, infrastructure, and third-party claims.
Provide advice to business leaders on legal risks and contract interpretation issues.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop policies, processes, and training that minimize legal exposure.
Support risk management initiatives and strategic projects.