Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

Verizon is looking for an experienced attorney to join the Mergers & Acquisitions and strategic transactions group.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with M&A, spectrum purchase and swaps, joint venture, venture capital and other strategic transactions on behalf of Verizon.

• Working closely with internal clients in the corporate and business development teams and business units to achieve their objectives.

• Coordinating and working closely with other subject matter experts in the legal and other departments in Verizon.

• Drafting and negotiating term sheets, MOUs and other transaction documents.

• Managing and coordinating legal due diligence processes.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Bar admission and good standing in at least one state with eligibility for New Jersey In-House Counsel Limited Licensure.

• Three or more years of M&A or other complex corporate contracting experience at a top law firm and/or in-house.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Desire and ability to learn new subject matter.

• Excellent professional ethics, integrity and judgment.

• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.

• Proven ability to professionally manage time, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and process a high volume of work in a timely and accurate manner with a high attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work independently and autonomously, and as part of a team.

• Proven ability to spot problems and develop and lead implementation of appropriate solutions.

• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of personnel and enforce legal requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely sensitive and confidential information.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $165,000.00 and $306,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.