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Surf Internet

Surf Internet

·8 days ago

Corporate counsel

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Location

remote, IL, United States

Salary

$70k – $75k/yr

Commitment

Part Time

Level

Middle (2-4 years)

Required skills

LitigationDispute resolutionLegal researchRegulatory complianceContract draftingClaims managementLegal writingAnalytical skillsBusiness counselingPolicy developmentCommercial agreementsGovernment affairsIndependent workOrganizational skills

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Illinois Remote - Charleston, IL

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $70000.00 - $75000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Overview

Surf Internet seeks a part-time attorney licensed in Illinois with approximately 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have litigation or dispute-resolution experience and be comfortable handling a broad range of legal issues in a fast-paced business environment. This role is primarily focused on dispute management, litigation support, regulatory matters, compliance, legal research, and day-to-day business counseling. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating independently in a lean legal department without dedicated legal assistant support.

Reports To: Vice President and Corporate Counsel

Department: Legal

Job Status: Exempt

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims management.
  • Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, releases, and related correspondence.
  • Coordinate with and manage outside counsel.
  • Investigate and help resolve disputes involving customers, contractors, property owners, vendors, and other third parties.
  • Support regulatory, permitting, compliance, and government affairs matters.
  • Provide practical legal guidance to business and operational teams.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare concise guidance memoranda.
  • Develop policies, forms, and internal procedures.
  • Review routine commercial agreements and identify legal risks when needed.
  • Independently manage assigned matters, maintain organized files, track deadlines, and handle related administrative tasks without dedicated legal support staff.

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active Illinois law license in good standing.
  • Eligible to practice law in Illinois without restriction.
  • 3-5 years of legal experience preferred.
  • Litigation, dispute resolution, or claims management experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage legal matters with minimal supervision and without reliance on a legal assistant.
  • Experience with telecommunications, construction, real estate, regulatory, municipal, or utility matters is a plus.

What We Are Looking For

  • Business-minded and solutions-oriented.
  • A strong writer and communicator.
  • Comfortable handling disputes and litigation-related matters.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Interested in developing broad in-house legal experience.

Why Join Surf Internet?

  • Flexible part-time schedule.
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership.
  • Meaningful in-house experience across multiple legal disciplines.
  • Opportunity to support broadband expansion throughout the Midwest.
  • Entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and a brief summary of your relevant experience, including any litigation, dispute resolution, or regulatory experience.

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