Corporate Counsel (Telecom)

TL;DR

Corporate Counsel (Telecom): Establishing and scaling the legal function for a privacy-first mobile carrier with an accent on regulatory compliance, government contracts, and commercial transactions. Focus on navigating complex legal landshirify.globals, managing outside counsel, and providing actionable guidance to internal teams as the company scales.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Salary: $210,000–$250,000 (based on experience and location)

Company

hirify.global is a privacy-first mobile carrier building secure network infrastructure from the ground up to protect personal data for consumers, businesses, and government agencies.

What you will do

• Own legal needs across the company, including regulatory, government contracts, employment, and IP matters.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for internal stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Operations.
• Establish and scale internal legal processes, templates, and compliance frameworks.
• Build and manage a network of outside counsel for complex legal matters.
• Partner with the government contracts team on FARS/DFARS and defense program compliance.
• Professionalize legal risk management and support leadership on corporate transactions.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 3-8+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of top-tier law firm training and startup experience.
• Ability to quickly become conversant in new areas like telecom regulation or government contracts.
• Strong instincts for building processes from scratch in an ambiguous environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with both engineers and external specialists.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) match and 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Unlimited PTO policy.
• Stipends for family-forming needs and gender-affirming care.