Legal Counsel

Role Summary:

The primary role of the Legal Counsel will be to support the SVP, Legal in managing GTT’s regulatory compliance obligations related to the FCC and Team Telecom. The Legal Counsel will also be asked to support on other matters as needed, which could include corporate, litigation, IP, HR, security and privacy.

Job Scope/Supervision:

The Legal Counsel will work with the SVP, Legal and VP, Risk and Compliance in supporting compliance with key regulatory compliance obligations. The role will be an individual contributor role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support management of regulatory compliance requirements, in particular FCC and Team Telecom obligations
• Comply with and help to ensure the compliance of others with GTT policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations
• Provide legal advice and input that is accurate, understandable and focused, and provided in an efficient manner
• Work proactively and closely with your colleagues within and outside of the legal department
• Subject to approval, instruct external counsel in cost effective manner to provide and procure sound legal advice
• Act ethically and responsibly in all dealings with GTT colleagues and with third parties
• Ad hoc duties as required

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience in telecommunications, ideally at a regulator or a comparable organization
• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member or in good standing of at least one state bar organization 
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience

Desirable Experience/Qualifications

• Experience managing regulatory compliance
• Team Telecom or other Federal Government regulatory experience.
• Technical expertise in telecommunications, networking and/or security

Hours/Travel/Shift:

Standard work week.  Travel is minimal and is generally planned in advance.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
• Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
• Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Telecom Industry Regulatory Environment: Knowledge of domestic and international regulations and processes for telecommunication; ability to design, implement and operate networks and products within the telecom regulatory environment.
• Commercial Law: Knowledge of domestic and international laws governing commerce; ability to interpret and take action on the aspects of such laws that impact the business.

Universal Competencies

• Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of transformation initiatives to drive fundamental changes, enhance responsiveness and efficiency to core business practices. Ability to drive cultural changes from best effort to results oriented.
• Customer First (Non-Customer Facing): Knowledge of internal customer interactions, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and partnership. Ability to build an environment supporting internal customer value creation at every level.
• Operational Excellence: Understanding the system-driven processes for consistency and scalability. Ability to re-focus processes and systems from integration activity to maximizing a positive customer impact and anticipating future trends.

EEO Statement

GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

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