Legal Professional

Job Description

Job Description

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL – Counsel / Senior Counsel / Experienced Paralegal or Contract Negotiator

Department : Legal

Reports To : General Counsel

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the General Counsel, we’re looking for a sharp, driven, and adaptable legal professional to join our in-house team. This is a great opportunity for a junior attorney or an experienced senior paralegal or contracts specialist who wants to make a direct impact in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry. This is a fully remote, U.S.-based position.

This role is ideal for a versatile legal expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable handling a broad mix of legal responsibilities.  As a key contributor to the company's operational success, you will ensure our high-velocity deployment and commercial initiatives are built upon a solid, compliant legal foundation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this essential role, you will be a key contributor to our legal operations, focusing on a combination of the following critical areas :

• Contract Management : Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including vendor contracts, master service, non-disclosure, and real estate agreements (e.g., leases and rights-of-way), ensuring they align with our business goals and risk profile.
• Litigation Support : Provide support for litigation matters, including managing diligence, coordinating with outside counsel, preparing internal documents, and organizing matter files.
• Regulatory Compliance : Help maintain our compliance framework by monitoring changes in applicable laws and regulations and assisting with internal compliance programs and reporting at the local, state, and federal level.
• General Legal Support : Conduct legal research, provide guidance to internal business teams on legal matters and strategy, and help develop and maintain company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB DETAILS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

ABOUT VERO

Vero Fiber was formed to fill a need in unserviceable and underserved communities where access to affordable, reliable broadband simply does not exist. Our goal is to bring the highest quality fiber optic-based broadband services to these communities. In addition, Vero strives to enhance communities by becoming an active partner in these communities by adding jobs, supporting local causes, and helping improve the connectivity of schools and rural healthcare as well.

NOTICES

Vero participates in E-Verify. Vero will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit :  www.e-verify.gov

This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.

At least 2 professional references are required.

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