At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
The Associate General Counsel (Commercial and Strategic Matters) will proactively provide legal counsel and business-oriented advice with respect to a broad variety of important commercial matters and strategic transactions. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and will be eligible for a hybrid working arrangement (our corporate headquarters is located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona).
What you will do to contribute to the company's success
- Provide comprehensive and business-oriented legal counsel and guidance on a variety of commercial matters, including new commercial initiatives.
- Draft, negotiate and review a variety of agreements, including complex commercial contracts.
- Work closely with cross-functional deal teams, including outside counsel, to support strategic M&A, financing and investment transactions.
- Provide legal advice and support for post-acquisition integration activities.
- Support the legal team in dispute resolution, risk management and compliance efforts.
- Manage other special projects as necessary or desired.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree from a top tier American Bar Association accredited law school with demonstrated excellent academic performance.
- A minimum of eight years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney, with demonstrated knowledge and experience across a broad range of legal matters.
- Admitted to and in good standing with at least one state bar.
- Combined national law firm and in-house counsel experience is preferred.
- Strong business acumen and ability to distill legal advice into actionable guidance for business partners.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Grit, consistency and dependability.
- Highest ethical standards.
- Desire to learn and pursue continual incremental improvement and career development.
- Prior experience with M&A, financing and investment transactions is preferred.
- Public company experience is preferred.
Core Competencies
- Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
- Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
- Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
- Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
- We’re an Award-Winning Organization
We’re An Award-Winning Company
- Forbes’ “America’s Best Midsized Employers” 2021-2023
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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