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Legal Counsel, Regulatory

GTT

GTT

Legal
Virginia, USA · Remote
Posted on Jul 17, 2024

About GTT:

GTT is a leading global provider of secure cloud networking solutions for multinational organizations. We design and deliver solutions that leverage advanced cloud, networking and security technologies. We complement our solutions with a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the world. We serve thousands of national and multinational companies with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN, security, Internet, voice and other connectivity options. Our services are uniquely enabled by our top-ranked, global, Tier 1 IP backbone, which spans more than 260 cities on six continents. The company culture is built on a customer-first service experience reinforced by our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in our business, environmental, social and governance practices. For more information, visit gtt.net.

Role Summary:

In this role, you will lead the implementation of the Company’s regulatory program in the Americas, liaising with business units across the Company, regulators and industry stakeholders and collaborating with the European regulatory function to maintain a comprehensive view of the regulatory requirements impacting the Company’s business.

Job Scope/Supervision:

This role will report to the SVP, Legal to address regulatory matters in the Americas in collaboration with the European regulatory function. This role will work with a global team based in the US and across Europe. This is an individual contributor role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate and connect across the business on regulatory matters impacting the Company
  • Analyze applicable local, state and federal laws
  • Review, organize, and implement processes relating to applicable regulations on behalf of the Legal team
  • Track regulatory developments impacting the Company’s business
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders such as product, sales, operations, finance and product to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Oversee and implement trainings as needed on key regulations, with support from the in-house Training team
  • Act as a compliance champion across the business, supporting education around policies, processes, and procedures
  • Support compliance with key regulatory requirements
  • Work in tandem with the ESG team on matters of governance and sustainability
  • Prepare and edit legal documents, regulatory filings, project plans, and internal policies & procedures
  • Learn about and advise as needed on issues including privacy and data protection, corporate law, employment law, litigation/dispute resolution, and intellectual property as they relate to regulatory requirements
  • Manage work in a timely and efficient manner
  • Proactively multitask, manage priorities, resolve conflicts and meet timelines for multiple projects
  • Act ethically and responsibly at all times and with all dealings with colleagues and with third parties

Required Experience/Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and member in good standing with a state bar
  • 4+ years’ experience in the area of telecommunications
  • Experience working at a law firm, in house, or in government
  • Knowledge of state/local and federal telecommunications laws and regulations
  • Ability to develop and implement a regulatory compliance framework
  • Familiarity with legal procedures and regulations
  • Flexibility, team player, and a “can-do” attitude
  • Experience managing a high volume of requests and balancing competing deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Skill with the Microsoft Office suite and enthusiasm for learning new technology

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.
  • 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.

GTT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GTT’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.