Legal Principal

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

The starting compensation range for this job is $89,300 to $99,900. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan