Counsel

CTIA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CTIA in Washington, DC is seeking a Counsel to assist the legal department with drafting and reviewing day-to-day agreements and provide general support on e-discovery, compliance, intellectual property, and other matters.

The ideal candidate will have a JD admitted to the bar, 3+ years of contract experience, strong writing and proofreading skills, and the ability to manage cradle-to-grave contract work in a fast-paced environment; this is a hybrid role with in-office requirements on Tuesdays,

Qualifications

• JD and admitted to the bar in at least one state and/or Washington, D.C.
• Three (3) years or more of experience working with contracts is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit a wide array of agreements including but not limited to service, consulting, master services, license, event and hotel, terms of use, privacy policies, NDAs, termination notices, change orders, amendments and statements of work.
• Monitor contract terms and provisions; maintain templates and contract playbooks reflecting evolving requirements and business objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day contract flow and cradle-to-grave contract management.
• Manage IP portfolios and coordinate filings, renewals, and maintenance with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Attend working group meetings and generate notes/reports on legal deliverables.
• Experience with LMS and CLM systems and administer training content for employees.
• Manage corporate governance matters including board/committee resolutions and minutes; coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Commercial Contracting

Intellectual Property

Project Management

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) & Bar Admission

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Counsel

Department: General Counsel

Reports To: Vice President & Deputy General Counsel

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000

Summary

Under the oversight of CTIA's Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Chief of Corporate Affairs & Compliance, Counsel will assist the legal department in drafting and reviewing a variety of the Association's day-to-day agreements and provide general assistance and support to the legal department on e-discovery, compliance, intellectual property, and other matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and edit a wide array of agreements including but not limited to: service agreements, consulting agreement, master services agreements, license agreements, event and hotel agreements, terms of use, privacy policies, NDAs, termination notices, change orders, amendments, statements of work, and other legal documents
• Experience reviewing, maintaining, and updating contract templates and contract playbooks to reflect evolving legal requirements, business objectives, and best practices.Monitor CTIA's and its subsidiaries compliance with key contract terms and provisions
• Oversee day-to-day contract flow of agreements both internally and externally; and provide cradle to grave contract management
• Manage intellectual property portfolios, including coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel on IP applications, renewals, and maintenance; supporting USPTO and international filing requirements; and advising business stakeholders on the proper use and protection of registered and pending intellectual property rights.
• Attend working group meetings and generate notes and/or reports on relevant legal deliverables
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, including maintaining and updating legal and compliance training content and administering training programs for employees.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including preparing and maintaining board and committee resolutions, minutes, and other corporate records, and effectively managing outside counsel on corporate, litigation, and other legal matters.Review submissions of CTIA's consumer code for annual certification

Supervisory responsibilities: N/A

Competency

• Commercial Contracting - Drafts review, negotiates, and interprets commercial contacts
• Intellectual Property Management - Portfolio upkeep and guidance
• Project Management - Coordinates projects.
• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, a individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge

• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent writing and formatting skills
• Motivation, hardworking, willingness to work long hours
• Familiarity with data privacy, artificial intelligence tools and regulations, and information security provisions is not required, but is a plus
• Experience in the wireless or technology sectors is not required, but is a plus

Computer skills

Experience in DocuSign, Microsoft Office, with advanced experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Education and/or experience

JD and admitted to the bar in at least one state and/or Washington D.C. Three (3) years or more of experience working with contracts is strongly preferred.

Language skills

Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use of motor skills.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require overtime. Candidate must be flexible to work overtime if needed.

Location

CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in its Washington, DC office.

CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

This list describes general job duties and responsibilities. It is not a complete list of duties. Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.