Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated. Time Type: Regular Job Description : Associate Counsel About Our Company Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We Are ‘Above And Beyonders’, who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers’ lives through connected and memorable experiences. As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA). Why Work At Breezeline? As one of the country’s fast-growing Internet service providers, Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person’s unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us. Internal Values – How we act We’re proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job – they want an extraordinary life – and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality. And here is how we do it. Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter, and if you don’t love what you do, you’re not doing it right. Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters – at work and home. Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services, and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home, too. Total Rewards: Let’s be honest, everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. We’ve got you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business. Career evolution: At Breezeline, you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn, grow, and achieve your career goals! Cutting-edge technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, we do, too. At Breezeline, you will get the opportunity to manage, influence, play, create, fix, and re-shape the industry. About The Job The Associate Counsel assists the Legal Department with the day-to-day legal operations. Provides merger and acquisitions guidance, government affairs and funding assistance, and reviews, negotiates, and prepares various contracts and documents to assist the company. Position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Provides legal support and guidance to the government affairs and funding teams, including government contracting, grant application and overbuild challenge review and drafting for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and other local state and county funding programs. </li> <li> Act as the primary legal point of contact for the commercial enterprise sales department; create, structure, draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial telecommunications customer contracts including enterprise and carrier sales agreements, underlying rights and dark fiber arrangements, interconnection agreements and associated vendor and technology contracts with minimal oversight. </li> <li> End-to-end commercial enterprise sales contract workflow management, which includes, initial draft customization, design solution reviews with engineering team, tracking contract status and next steps, and overseeing the contract execution and validation process in the sales department’s document tracking database, Salesforce. </li> <li> Assist internal acquisition teams with potential mergers and acquisitions by performing due diligence, synthesizing and presenting data as needed for applicable M&A targets, and drafting schedules, post-closing integration documents, other transactional documents as needed. </li> <li> Assist with commercial sales-related litigation and pre-litigation matters. </li> <li> Work with the commercial sales department and internal business units at all levels throughout the organization. </li> <li> Ensure contacts comply with applicable laws and internal policies and procedures. </li> <li> Be a trusted business partner, responding in a timely and productive manner to requests from internal sales account executives; employ strong business friendly and risk minimizing negotiation techniques to secure advantageous terms while maintaining positive business relationships. </li> <li> Collaborate with various sales teams and legal colleagues to develop process improvements, templates, and operational policies in support of the commercial sales contract workflow. </li> <li> Other duties as assigned. </li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li> BS/BA, Juris Doctor with Bar Admission required </li> <li> 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, including reviewing, negotiating, and redlining commercial transaction contracts at a law firm or in-house legal department. </li> <li> Able to work independently with minimal supervision, with the ability to evaluate, manage and prioritize multiple projects on various subject-matters simultaneously. </li> <li> Experience with a cable and/or telecommunications company preferred. </li> <li> Experience using Salesforce or other end-to-end sales contract lifecycle management software preferred. </li> <li> Strong and effective communication skills. </li> </ul> Available Benefits: <ul> <li> Competitive salary </li> <li> Medical coverage (including prescription and vision plans) </li> <li> Dental coverage </li> <li> Life Insurance (1x salary at no cost to employee) </li> <li> Long and short-term disability insurance (no cost to employee) </li> <li> Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance </li> <li> Company recognized Holidays with additional Floating Holidays </li> <li> Paid Time Off (PTO) programs </li> <li> Comprehensive Flex Work Policy </li> <li> 401(k) plan eligibility (company match 50% up to 5% of eligible contributions) </li> <li> Participation in the Employee Bonus Plan </li> <li> Participation in the Cogeco Stock Purchase Plan </li> <li> Complimentary and discounted broadband services (for those in our service area) </li> <li> Tuition Reimbursement </li> <li> Headspace Membership </li> <li> Opportunities for LinkedIn Learning subscriptions for select colleagues </li> </ul> #LI-Hybrid Location : Quincy, MA Company : Breezeline At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging. By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers. If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com