Verizon Wireless
Job Title: Attorney - Business Development
Dept: Legal/Business Development & Finance Group
Work Location: One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
About the Opportunity:
Verizon Wireless is looking for an Attorney to assist with corporate transactions, including merger & acquisition, joint venture and finance transactions, and to assist with SEC reporting. The position reports to an Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Department’s Business Development & Finance Group.
Candidate Qualifications:
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Education: J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school with strong academic background.
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Licenses: Active and in good standing and admitted to the bar in New Jersey or eligible for New Jersey In-House Counsel Limited Licensure.
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Work Experience: 3-5 years of recent work experience with major law firm and/or in-house with major company.
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Relevant Work Experience: Substantial amount of experience in merger & acquisition transactions and general corporate matters.
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Work Experience Plus Factors (Not Required): Experience with joint ventures, partnerships, finance, accounting, tax, SEC reporting,bankruptcy or telecommunications.
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Top-notch writing skills.
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Strong communication and negotiation skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
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Sound judgment; self-starter with the ability to make independent decisions and the judgment to know when to seek guidance. Proven ability to work independently and autonomously, and the ability to function well as part of a collaborative team.
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High energy and commitment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities are expected to include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Assist in preparing and reviewing acquisition and joint venture agreements and related documents, such as nondisclosure agreements, escrow agreements, authorizing resolutions, legal opinions, schedules and closing documents.
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Assist in preparing and reviewing documents related to finance transactions.
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Assist with managing and coordinating matters related to signing and closing of acquisition and finance transactions.
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Handle all aspects of smaller acquisition transactions.
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Assist in preparing and reviewing SEC disclosure documents and periodic reports and gathering necessary verification materials, coordinating with subject matter experts throughout the Company.
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Assist with matters relating to non-wholly owned entities, including interpreting partnership agreements and other governing documents.
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Monitor bankruptcy filings by vendors or business customers; route bankruptcy notices for processing.
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Ad hoc projects, tasks and responsibilities, as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.
Interested candidates should apply at vzwcareers.com.
Job ID: 282623
Posted on 10/05/11