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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Legal Counsel</b></h2>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>CostQuest Associates (CQA)</b></h2>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Description</b></h2>
<div>As Legal Counsel at CostQuest Associates, you will play a key role in supporting the legal and contracting needs of a company deeply engaged in the broadband and data consulting ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with our General Counsel and cross-functional business units to draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial, federal, and state agreements. With our work centered around data products, modeling tools, consulting services, and technology solutions, you will regularly handle data licensing agreements and help ensure that the company&rsquo;s contracting practices reflect compliance, clarity, and thoughtful risk mitigation.<br>
<br>
This position is ideal for an early-career attorney who is eager to expand their expertise in government contracting, commercial transactions, and data-related legal frameworks. You will provide essential legal support throughout the contract lifecycle&mdash;from proposal and procurement stages, to negotiation, execution, and ongoing contract administration. You will also help interpret contract requirements, assist proposal teams with compliance considerations, and contribute to the maintenance of internal templates, clause libraries, and contracting playbooks.<br>
<br>
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy analyzing complex contract language, and want to grow your legal career in a company that values innovation, expertise, and integrity, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to CostQuest&rsquo;s mission.</div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Responsibilities:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, federal and state government contracts, data licensing agreements, NDAs, SOWs, and vendor contracts.</li>
<li>Support proposal and business development teams with contract requirements, compliance terms, and risk assessments.</li>
<li>Interpret federal and state procurement regulations and contribute to compliant proposal submissions.</li>
<li>Monitor contract obligations, performance requirements, and renewal timelines.</li>
<li>Assist with the development and refinement of contracting templates, clause libraries, and internal processes.</li>
<li>Collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, Product, Data, Operations, HR, and Finance teams.</li>
<li>Provide clear legal guidance that balances risk with business objectives.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education:</b></h2>
<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Skills:</b></h2>
<ul><li>3-5 years of experience working with contracts, procurement, or related legal work.</li>
<li>Familiarity with federal and state procurement regulations (e.g., FAR).</li>
<li>Experience drafting or reviewing commercial and/or government agreements.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of data licensing concepts preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a dynamic environment.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Requirements:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Must be eligible to work in the United States.</li>
<li>Ability to pass required background checks and security requirements.</li>
<li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Competitive Salary and Benefits</li>
<li>Job Type: Full-time, Permanent</li>
<li>Bonus Pay and Profit Sharing</li>
<li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li>
<li>401(k) matching</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Company paid Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD insurance</li>
<li>Employee assistance program</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Health savings account</li>
<li>Vacation (15 days &ndash; increasing with years of service), Sick (5 days)</li>
<li>10 Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Parental leave</li>
<li>Professional development assistance</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Schedule:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Monday to Friday</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Ability to commute/relocate:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work to Cincinnati, OH 45202.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Location:</b></h2>
<ul><li>Hybrid schedule is an option in Cincinnati, OH 45202</li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who We Are</b></h2>
<div>CostQuest Associates is a broadband consulting firm offering a variety of specialized consulting services, GIS data, and application products. Our team utilizes GIS (Geographic Information System) solutions to design, develop, and implement economic models, applications, and geographic data to support the broadband telecommunications ecosystem.<br>
<br>
We are a small company with a large profile, in constant pursuit of new challenges to expand our competencies. Our customers range from Fortune 100 companies to government departments at the Federal and State levels.<br>
CostQuest Associates is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an office in Seattle, Washington, a presence in Washington, D.C., and a network of experts across the US.</div>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What We Do</b></h2>
<div>CostQuest Associates services government clients and the broadband industry with services related to valuation, appraisal, public policy, engineering cost, and business planning. We excel in custom broadband telecommunication economics work and the creation of niche datasets and applications that enable companies and regulators to make effective, informed decisions, and allocate their capital more efficiently.<br>
<br>
Clients such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the US Department of Commerce have relied on our expertise to inform policy and regulatory decisions. In addition, our valuation and appraisal services support the tax and merger and acquisition initiatives for large services providers and other providers of broadband services.</div>
<div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability</b></h2>
<ul><li>CostQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Legal Counsel

<div>
 CostQuest Associates (CQA)
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Position Description
 <br/>
 <br/>
 As Legal Counsel at CostQuest Associates, you will play a key role in supporting the legal and contracting needs of a company deeply engaged in the broadband and data consulting ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with our General Counsel and cross-functional business units to draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial, federal, and state agreements. With our work centered around data products, modeling tools, consulting services, and technology solutions, you will regularly handle data licensing agreements and help ensure that the company&rsquo;s contracting practices reflect compliance, clarity, and thoughtful risk mitigation.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This position is ideal for an early-career attorney who is eager to expand their expertise in government contracting, commercial transactions, and data-related legal frameworks. You will provide essential legal support throughout the contract lifecycle&mdash;from proposal and procurement stages, to negotiation, execution, and ongoing contract administration. You will also help interpret contract requirements, assist proposal teams with compliance considerations, and contribute to the maintenance of internal templates, clause libraries, and contracting playbooks.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy analyzing complex contract language, and want to grow your legal career in a company that values innovation, expertise, and integrity, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to CostQuest&rsquo;s mission.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Position Responsibilities:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, federal and state government contracts, data licensing agreements, NDAs, SOWs, and vendor contracts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support proposal and business development teams with contract requirements, compliance terms, and risk assessments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Interpret federal and state procurement regulations and contribute to compliant proposal submissions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor contract obligations, performance requirements, and renewal timelines.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist with the development and refinement of contracting templates, clause libraries, and internal processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, Product, Data, Operations, HR, and Finance teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide clear legal guidance that balances risk with business objectives.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Education:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   J.D. from an accredited law school.
  </li>
  <li>
   Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Required Skills:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   3-5 years of experience working with contracts, procurement, or related legal work.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with federal and state procurement regulations (e.g., FAR).
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience drafting or reviewing commercial and/or government agreements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of data licensing concepts preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a dynamic environment.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Other Requirements:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Must be eligible to work in the United States.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to pass required background checks and security requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Compensation &amp; Benefits:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Competitive Salary and Benefits
  </li>
  <li>
   Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  </li>
  <li>
   Bonus Pay and Profit Sharing
  </li>
  <li>
   Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  </li>
  <li>
   401(k) matching
  </li>
  <li>
   Health insurance
  </li>
  <li>
   Company paid Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD insurance
  </li>
  <li>
   Employee assistance program
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexible schedule
  </li>
  <li>
   Health savings account
  </li>
  <li>
   Vacation (15 days &ndash; increasing with years of service), Sick (5 days)
  </li>
  <li>
   10 Paid Holidays
  </li>
  <li>
   Parental leave
  </li>
  <li>
   Professional development assistance
  </li>
  <li>
   Tuition reimbursement
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Schedule:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Monday to Friday
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Ability to commute/relocate:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work to Cincinnati, OH 45202.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Work Location:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Hybrid schedule is an option in Cincinnati, OH 45202
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Who We Are
 <br/>
 <br/>
 CostQuest Associates is a broadband consulting firm offering a variety of specialized consulting services, GIS data, and application products. Our team utilizes GIS (Geographic Information System) solutions to design, develop, and implement economic models, applications, and geographic data to support the broadband telecommunications ecosystem.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We are a small company with a large profile, in constant pursuit of new challenges to expand our competencies. Our customers range from Fortune 100 companies to government departments at the Federal and State levels.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 CostQuest Associates is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an office in Seattle, Washington, a presence in Washington, D.C., and a network of experts across the US.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 What We Do
 <br/>
 <br/>
 CostQuest Associates services government clients and the broadband industry with services related to valuation, appraisal, public policy, engineering cost, and business planning. We excel in custom broadband telecommunication economics work and the creation of niche datasets and applications that enable companies and regulators to make effective, informed decisions, and allocate their capital more efficiently.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Clients such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the US Department of Commerce have relied on our expertise to inform policy and regulatory decisions. In addition, our valuation and appraisal services support the tax and merger and acquisition initiatives for large services providers and other providers of broadband services.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   CostQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


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