Compliance Counsel

Compliance Counsel Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey 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 #VTeamLife. What you’ll be doing… Verizon is looking for an attorney to join the Compliance legal team.  We are looking for a skilled lawyer with excellent judgment and people skills who is interested in taking on a wide variety of projects and working at a fast pace, both independently and as a collegial team member. Responsibilities will include: Conducting compliance investigations, including witness interviews, reviewing and analyzing documents, drafting investigative reports, and presenting investigative findings. Providing legal and risk guidance to the Verizon Investigations team on relevant investigative matters. Working with Enterprise Risk Management, Security, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Risk Management & Compliance, Operational Assurance, Legal Department teams, and other internal partners within Verizon on a variety of investigative and compliance matters, including providing legal advice and guidance. Drafting compliance communications. Assisting business teams in addressing compliance matters by helping design and implement risk mitigation initiatives. Reviewing and implementing compliance controls and corporate policies. What we’re looking for… You’ll need to have: J.D. or LLM degree and six or more years of experience. Bar membership in good standing in at least one state. Demonstrated experience in leading and conducting investigations across a broad array of subject matters and jurisdictions. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Initiative to develop, lead and implement projects. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of business clients including senior leaders. Experience working in a team environment. Experience working in an in-house Legal department investigations role leading complex internal investigations. Proven oral, presentation and written communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Outstanding attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and perform effectively under tight deadlines. 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 working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. Benefits and Compensation 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 benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. 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. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $146,000.00 - $280,000.00. Additional Locations: Alpharetta, Georgia, Washington, District of Columbia