Corporate Counsel - Litigation & Employment

Zayo Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Corporate Counsel specializing in Litigation and Employment. This role involves managing complex legal matters, including employment law and litigation, while providing opportunities for accelerated career growth. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, relevant legal experience, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The position is available for hybrid work at the company's downtown Denver headquarters.

Benefits

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off policy including parental leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (JD) is mandatory.
• Minimum of one year of legal experience required.
• Ability to manage complex litigation and employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-litigation and litigation efforts including evidence gathering and legal research.
• Review and draft employment-related contracts ensuring compliance.
• Lead investigations and manage workplace complaints.

Skills

Litigation

Employment Law

Legal Research

Contract Review

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking Corporate Counsel - Litigation & Employment to support the Head of Litigation and other members of the corporate legal team by working on a variety of legal matters including employment law and litigation matters. We are seeking an exceptionally strong litigation and employment attorney who is ready for accelerated learning and career growth.

*We're open to this position working in a hybrid capacity out of our downtown Denver, CO corporate headquarters (1401 Wynkoop).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in pre-litigation and litigation efforts including evidence gathering, analysis, legal research, discovery, pleading review, deposition prep, and management of select outside legal matters.

• Review and draft employment-related contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

• Provide advice and handle complex employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour disputes.

• Lead investigations into workplace complaints and provide guidance on appropriate resolutions.

• Manage subpoena responses and other third-party requests for information.

• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and collaborate with business teams to incorporate changes based on emerging risks and best practices.

• Provide contract interpretation and guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Participate in other strategic initiatives and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Member of at least one state bar association and in good standing.

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant legal experience.

• Experience in handling litigation and investigations.

• Ability to communicate with other personnel and external parties on complicated topics through strong, organized writing and verbal skills.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including management of projects and workload and setting goals and priorities.

• Must be a team player able to work cooperatively with others both internal and external to the company to find practical and creative solutions to problems.

• Computer and software systems experience.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Prior experience successfully operating in a fluid, fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Estimated Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 USD/annually

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The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.