Corporate Counsel

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Job Summary
Our Legal Department is looking for a talented and dynamic individual with initiative and drive who can handle a high volume of varied and complex legal work and is passionate about their work. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, hungry to learn, highly organized, detail oriented, responsive, and can work independently as well as part of a dynamic team. This is a terrific opportunity for a junior to mid-level associate who desires an in-house role with a focus on transactional legal work, although there will be many opportunities to step outside commercial matters. The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel.
Qualifications

• Quickly gain an understanding of Lightpath's business, services and internal systems.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize workload based on value of business to Lightpath while working to meet deadlines.
• Perform well under pressure under tight deadlines with attention to details.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and capability to develop creative solutions to difficult legal challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to stakeholders in a sales-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and efficient work habits.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Salesforce, etc.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school with high academic credentials.
• Admission to practice in at least one state in the U.S. and member in good standing in that state.
• 2-5 years of attorney experience in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $110,000- $130,000/year. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City