Legal Assistant – Washington DC
Role Overview:
The legal department of Cogent Communications seeks a Legal Assistant to work at Cogent’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Cogent Communications, is a publicly traded, growing high-speed Internet service provider with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
The Legal Assistant will support a small legal department currently consisting of three lawyers and the company’s corporate secretary.
Responsibilities:
- The position’s primary responsibility will be completing and submitting regulatory filings and maintaining corporate qualifications in various jurisdictions in the U.S. and countries where Cogent operates
- Handle insurance ( applications, claims and COIs) and corporate compliance matters
- Facilitate payment of monthly invoices and estimates from outside legal counsel
- Support in the administration of the Cogent stock plans and Section 16 reporting obligations.
- Interface on a regular basis with partners in the Sales, Finance and Operations groups and create and maintain excellent working relationships
- Provide administrative support to the Legal department and handle other matters as necessary
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, with accurate input and proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize own workload and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels and exercise sound decision-making
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Two or more years of relevant work experience
- Experience in creating, qualifying and maintaining corporate entities in the United States and worldwide
- Experience in identifying, completing and submitting telecommunications regulatory filings internationally
- Experience in creating a compliance calendar to monitor the timing of required filings
- SEC Section 16 reporting experience
- Experience in a corporate in-house legal department
- Knowledge of telecommunications and/or the technology industry
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Legal Assistant position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com.
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.