- Being a generalist who can get up to speed quickly and effectively on diverse matters; you should have a strong desire to handle a significant docket of matters that vary widely in subject matter, complexity, and significance for Verizon.
- Preparing for and managing both affirmative and defensive litigation at all levels and at various stages, including but not limited to pre-filing assessments, complaints and answers, motions practice, discovery, mediation / dispute resolution, trial, and appeal.
- Conducting internal investigations and address corresponding litigation risks and/or compliance concerns.
- Evaluating and managing significant financial, strategic, and reputational risks to Verizon while eliciting input from key internal stakeholders and communicating effectively with senior management.
- Sharing and integrating lessons learned in litigation and government investigations to continuously improve company practices.
- Analyzing and providing input on best practices to avoid litigation and compliance risk.
- Maintaining strategic relationships and lines of communications with key stakeholders to respond to emerging threats.
- Engaging and closely supervising outside counsel, with the ability to drive efficient pricing with law firms on terms other than hourly billing that meets the company's diversity goals.
- Collaborating effectively and respectfully with colleagues across the company.
- JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.
- Experience at a law firm, as an in-house attorney at a large company, and/or with the federal government.
- Admission and good standing in at least one state.
- Strong litigation experience.
- JD from a top tier law school with strong academic performance.
- Broad subject matter diversity in your litigation work to date.
- Experience in the telecommunications sector.
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Strong judgment, integrity, and pragmatic thinking.
- Proven ability to professionally manage time, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and process a high volume of work in a timely and accurate manner with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Strong sense of collegiality and team-minded attitude.
- Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of personnel and to deliver legal advice to executives and other senior clients.
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Counsel, Commercial Litigation - Basking Ridge, United States - Verizon Communications
Description
When you join Verizon
Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world.
In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward.
If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us.Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.
What you'll be doing...This position is part of the Verizon Litigation group and will be based in either Washington, D.C. or Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In this position, you will be responsible for a broad docket of commercial litigation.
That litigation can arise in federal or state courts nationwide and typically includes business to business disputes, real estate, environmental, insurance coverage, and personal injury matters.
Verizon's commercial litigation practice involves a significant component of investigating, counseling, and managing threatened claims and disputes that may be resolved before litigation is brought.
This position requires an experienced and motivated attorney with excellent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle a wide range of issues in high stakes matters.
While you will work with outside counsel on some matters, this role is not merely a manager of outside counsel.
This is a "hands on" position in which you will be responsible for drafting and preparing filings and other litigation work product, discovery, strategy, settlement negotiations, and occasional stand-up work.
Responsibilities will include:
You'll need to have:
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
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