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Verizon · 6 days ago

Counsel, Security Support

Washington, District of Columbia

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$161K/yr - $280K/yr

6+ years exp

Verizon is a leading telecommunications company, and they are seeking an experienced attorney to join their Privacy and Security Legal Team. As Counsel, you will support the security organization by handling complex legal matters and ensuring compliance with various legal processes and regulations.

Communications InfrastructureInternetInternet of ThingsMobileTelecommunications

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Helping administer efficient and compliant handling of legal requests, including but not limited to requests for information (subpoenas, court orders, etc.) from law enforcement and government officials and in response to third-party civil matters

Ensuring responses to legal process comply with applicable laws and policies and procedures

Determining when information can be disclosed to law enforcement under applicable laws

Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Maintaining records of legal guidance provided

Counseling the security team and providing guidance to legal and business partners regarding CALEA, ECPA, and the Wiretap Act

Acting as the primary point of contact for external entities, including prosecutors, when there are legal issues to resolve on third-party legal process issued to the company

Developing and delivering CALEA and other relevant training to employees

Effectively partnering with key stakeholders on Verizon products and services and advising them of CALEA, ECPA, and Wiretap Act considerations

Drafting concise written guidance for internal stakeholders and providing oral briefings to leadership and other internal groups

Identifying legal issues and gathering relevant facts and analyzing them under applicable law

Identifying potential risks associated with information disclosure and developing strategies to mitigate those risks

Evaluating proposed legislation and regulations related to law enforcement and security for potential impact on Verizon and supporting policy SMEs in advocacy efforts to advance the company’s interests

Qualification

JDLLMLegal researchCALEAECPAWiretap ActLaw enforcementAnalytical skillsOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

JD or LLM and six or more years of experience

Member in good standing of the bar of at least one state

Prior experience working with law enforcement

Prior experience that involved legal research and writing

Substantive knowledge of CALEA, ECPA, and/or the Wiretap Act

Ability to obtain clearance

Preferred

Prior prosecutorial experience or in-house or law firm experience handling law enforcement legal process

Prior experience analyzing legal issues under CALEA, ECPA, and/or the Wiretap Act

Prior investigative or cybersecurity experience

The ability to navigate multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects

Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills

The ability to analyze and devise solutions to legal issues under tight deadlines and with limited supervision

The ability to explain complex legal concepts and requirements to non-legal professionals

Experience as a team player with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to navigate effectively in a matrixed organization, interact comfortably with personnel in various roles and levels across the organization, and enforce legal requirements without alienating clients