Contract Counsel I

Unite Private Networks (UPN) is searching for a dynamic and experienced Contract Counsel I to work in Kansas City, MO. This is an entry-level role.

Role Overview:

Provide business and legal support to Segra’s Enterprise Sales, Carrier Sales, and Operations teams with a focus on all types of contractual and other documents related to sales, vendor, and certain real property matters. This role will also manage certain pre-litigation disputes as may arise from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• This is an entry-level role. No prior professional experience is required.
• Must either have a JD already or be graduating with a JD in December and taking the bar at the beginning of 2025.
• Must reside in the Kansas City, MO area to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Related Discipline 
• Additional training/certification in telecommunications, contracts, real property, and corporate transactions preferred
• License to practice law (any state) preferred
• 0-3 years’ experience in business transactions & contracts
• Superior writing and oral communications skills.

• Strong focus on accuracy and precision.
• Excellent computer skills with elevated levels of competency in all Microsoft applications and Adobe Professional; excellent Internet and research skills; ability to learn and be proficient in company-specific computer systems.
• A strong sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and manage deadlines while juggling multiple customers and projects.
• Efficiently gather information, problem solve, plan, and organize.
• Can quickly learn all aspects of the business and be able to provide effective legal counsel based on that knowledge; ability to develop a thorough knowledge of the telecommunications industry, Segra’s services, and the laws that govern those services.
• Devise logical approaches and make recommendations to address complex issues.
• Recognize and treat with discretion confidential materials and documents.
• Ability to work independently along with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with business colleagues; and
• Sound judgment.

About United Private Networks (UPN):

Unite Private Networks (UPN) provides fiber-optic communications infrastructure services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, FiberVoice, DDoS Protection, SD-WAN, and other customized solutions. UPN currently serves over 300 communities across 21 states, with 12,000 fiber route miles and 9,500 end customer sites. UPN is also one of the largest providers of fiber WAN services to K-12 school districts in the U.S, serving more than 250 school districts, connecting nearly 2 million students. Headquartered in the Kansas City, MO metro area, UPN has been providing customer-focused communications solutions since 1998.

Benefits Overview:

Unite Private Networks (UPN) offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their cover letter and resume.

UPN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.