What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Business Development Counsel position at Verizon?
When you join Verizon
Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
What you’ll be doing...
Verizon is seeking an intellectually curious and motivated commercial attorney to be part of the legal team supporting Verizon Business Group (VBG), the unit serving our global enterprise companies, small and medium businesses and public sector customers. This role presents an opportunity for a corporate generalist to partner with the Integration Management Office to advise on legal issues central to post-acquisition and divestiture activities, as well as, provide line of business counsel for designated business units. The successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
- Provide general commercial advice regarding partnerships, sales agreements, indirect channels, and marketing.
- Conduct due diligence and manage legal workstreams relating to VBG’s acquisition and divestiture of assets. This includes analysis of key supplier agreements and other relationships to help the business develop wind down and integration plans impacting business operations.
- Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders in Strategy, Security, Privacy, Business Development, Information Security, and Internal Audit, etc. to mitigate risk arising from commercial arrangements.
- Counsel business clients on compliance issues that arise in the course of operating a diverse and global business.
- Negotiate and counsel the business on revenue sharing, licensing, international partnerships, and new product development.
- Familiar with medical device and telehealth regulation and compliance.
- Train and share best compliance practices with the business.
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
- J.D. degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.
- Bar membership in good standing in at least one state.
- Five or more years of work experience in-house, at a law firm, or with a government agency.
- First chair experience in negotiating commercial agreements and advising clients.
- Willingness to travel.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Able to independently and confidently resolve complex legal issues, often under challenging deadlines.
- Able to effectively manage a diverse, high-volume docket in a timely manner with high attention to detail.
- Able to provide quality deliverables, build relationships and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders (including executives) across the company.
- Interested in learning our business, the competitive landscape, and finding creative solutions to business challenges.
- Versed in US and international privacy laws, experienced resolving supplier disputes, and have conducted due diligence.
- Familiar with medical device and telehealth regulation and compliance.
- A skilled project manager.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).
