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TDS Telecommunications LLC · 1 day ago

Lead Corporate Counsel

US-WI-Madison

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $234K/yr

6+ years exp

TDS Telecom is a company dedicated to providing high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services. As Lead Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership, managing contract negotiations and overseeing dispute resolution while ensuring compliance with laws.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements and other legal documents to support business units

Assess contractual risks and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws

Maintain and update standard contract templates and online business terms

Provide strategic legal advice that supports business objectives while mitigating legal risks

Participate in senior leadership meetings to advise on business strategies, product development, and related legal implications

Collaborate with other internal legal counsel across business units, ensuring effective legal support across the organization

Manage legal matters, delegate work appropriately, and ensure timely responses to internal clients

Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and quality of legal services and operations

Manage pre-litigation dispute resolution, including drafting and/or responding to demand letters, issuing litigation holds, investigating facts, preparing risk analyses, advising on settlement, strategies, and drafting settlement agreements

Oversee assigned litigation activities, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)State bar admissionContract negotiationLegal risk managementLitigation managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to a state bar and in good standing

6+ years practicing law at a law firm or corporate legal department

3+ years of contract negotiation experience

Preferred

In-house legal experience at a public company

Experience with one or more of the following: construction contracts and/or litigation; privacy law compliance; negotiating technology agreements, reviewing advertising / marketing materials for compliance with FTC regulations and other consumer protection laws; employment and/or labor law; corporate governance

Experience working in a regulated industry, particularly telecommunications

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience with building collaboration to create alignment across all levels of key internal and external stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal risks to business leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)

Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

TDS Service Discounts

Education Assistance

Paid Volunteer Time

Company

TDS Telecommunications LLC

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TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S.

Founded in 1969

Madison, WI, US

1001-5000 employees