Legal Principal

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

About the Role

:The Principal Legal role provides advanced administrative, operational, and business issue support within the legal department. This role serves as a key resource for attorneys and business stakeholders by creating and managing contract documentation, coordinating workflows, maintaining records, and supporting other contract-related activities. The position requires strong judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.What You’ll Do:Provide high-level support to an attorney in day-to-day operations.Draft, format, review, and distribute correspondence, contracts, reports, and other documents.Maintain files, records, databases, and document management systems.Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document execution processes.Assist with contract intake, routing, and review.Support research and information gathering as requested.Prepare materials for meetings and internal reviews.Interact regularly with internal business partners.Ensure sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.Help improve business support processes, templates, and workflow efficiency.Do You Have:Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, paralegal studies, related field, or equivalent work experience.5+ years of experience in legal or business support within the telecommunications industry or another similar industry.Strong knowledge of contract documentation, terminology, and administrative procedures.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.Even Better:5+ years of experience in legal support, or business support, for wholesale telecommunications sales or similar sales support experience.Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems.Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier The starting compensation range for this job is $89,300 to $99,900.

Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.Our

Benefits

:Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans401K PlanHealth & Flexible Savings AccountLife and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance PlansEducational Assistance PlanUniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.Notice to Non-U.S.

Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval

Requirements

. Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law.

Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.Originally posted on Himalayas