What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at Greenlight Networks?
Description
Job Summary:
Greenlight Networks is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role will provide legal support across various business functions, including marketing, sales, vendor relations, and operations, with a focus on drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting customer and consumer-related issues, and assisting with general company-wide risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, be able to function independently, and have the ability to provide sound legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/
About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000 homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas and rapidly expanding throughout the Northeast . Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!
EOE Statement Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.
Job Summary:
Greenlight Networks is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role will provide legal support across various business functions, including marketing, sales, vendor relations, and operations, with a focus on drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting customer and consumer-related issues, and assisting with general company-wide risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, be able to function independently, and have the ability to provide sound legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts (e.g. master service agreements, easements), and other commercial agreements.
- Ensure customer-facing terms and conditions, form agreements, and other policies are maintained and kept up-to-date with industry standards, changing regulatory requirements, and overall risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide guidance on marketing efforts and sales promotions strategies, including preparation of terms and conditions, preparation of necessary disclosures, and guidance on the content of marketing materials (e.g. trademark law, trade practices).
- Assist in responding to subpoenas, handling litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure business policies and procedures align with legal and business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk-mitigation strategies.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact company operations.
- Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in New York or ability to obtain licensure.
- 5 years of legal experience, preferably with experience in commercial contracting, telecommunications, or technology law.
- Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the telecommunications industry is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must function independently and have the ability to make decisions and provide guidance on routine day-to-day matters without significant supervisory input.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/
About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000 homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas and rapidly expanding throughout the Northeast . Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!
EOE Statement Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
