Entry Level Data Governance Lead Jobs
New grad data governance lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work demonstrating data quality, cataloging, or policy writing can matter more than a long resume. Most openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Telecommunications, with employers like TikTok, Cogent Communications, and Weaver hiring at this level now.
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POSITION TITLE: Attorney, Corporate Governance (P3)
For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide legal assistance, advice and counseling primarily regarding corporate law (including corporate governance), securities laws, contracts, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, sustainability, lobbying compliance, and other public company matters. Assist with Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Responsible for researching, analyzing and communicating laws and regulations relating to corporate governance, corporate law, financings, and securities matters.
- Assist with a broad range of corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
- Respond to legal inquiries and assist Crown Castle personnel with applicable legal issues.
- Provide assistance with respect to Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management, minutes, resolutions and corporate records.
- Draft, review and revise, as appropriate, contracts, securities filings and other documents regarding various matters.
- Assist with compliance with the Crown Castle Lobbying Policy and lobbying laws and regulations for all departments engaged in lobbying activities.
- Serve as the legal liaison to internal departments.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Attorney’s License
Experience Qualifications
- Two (2) years to three (3)+ years of related legal experience with a law firm or public company legal department
- Working knowledge of corporate and transactional legal matters
- Strong legal research and drafting skills
- Knowledge of and experience with contract, transactional and business law
- Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions
- Corporate governance and securities experience relating to publicly traded entities preferred
- Sustainability-related legal experience useful
Expectations
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse background, personalities and opinions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Superior communication skills – written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills
- Telecommunications experience useful
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Where You Will Work
To optimize collaboration, relationship building, and key stakeholder engagement, this roles aligns to a 4:1 hybrid model which is in office Monday-Thursday with the option for remote work on Fridays.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
- Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
- Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
- All offices provide free beverages and snacks.
Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $126800 - $174400 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.
Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.
POSITION TITLE: Attorney, Corporate Governance (P3)
For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide legal assistance, advice and counseling primarily regarding corporate law (including corporate governance), securities laws, contracts, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, sustainability, lobbying compliance, and other public company matters. Assist with Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Responsible for researching, analyzing and communicating laws and regulations relating to corporate governance, corporate law, financings, and securities matters.
- Assist with a broad range of corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
- Respond to legal inquiries and assist Crown Castle personnel with applicable legal issues.
- Provide assistance with respect to Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management, minutes, resolutions and corporate records.
- Draft, review and revise, as appropriate, contracts, securities filings and other documents regarding various matters.
- Assist with compliance with the Crown Castle Lobbying Policy and lobbying laws and regulations for all departments engaged in lobbying activities.
- Serve as the legal liaison to internal departments.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Attorney’s License
Experience Qualifications
- Two (2) years to three (3)+ years of related legal experience with a law firm or public company legal department
- Working knowledge of corporate and transactional legal matters
- Strong legal research and drafting skills
- Knowledge of and experience with contract, transactional and business law
- Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions
- Corporate governance and securities experience relating to publicly traded entities preferred
- Sustainability-related legal experience useful
Expectations
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse background, personalities and opinions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Superior communication skills – written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills
- Telecommunications experience useful
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Where You Will Work
To optimize collaboration, relationship building, and key stakeholder engagement, this roles aligns to a 4:1 hybrid model which is in office Monday-Thursday with the option for remote work on Fridays.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
- Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
- Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
- All offices provide free beverages and snacks.
Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $126800 - $174400 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.
Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.
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Entry Level Data Governance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data governance lead job?
Entry level data governance lead roles reward candidates who can show hands-on work with data cataloging tools, metadata management, or data quality frameworks, even from coursework or internships. Familiarity with platforms like Collibra, Alation, or Microsoft Purview stands out on a junior resume. A portfolio project documenting a data governance policy or a data dictionary gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate when your experience is still limited.
Which companies hire entry level data governance leads?
Companies hiring entry level data governance leads right now include TikTok, Cogent Communications, and Weaver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including large financial institutions, healthcare systems, technology firms, and government contractors that are building out or formalizing their data governance programs.
Are there remote entry level data governance lead jobs?
Yes, remote opportunities exist at the entry level, though on-site roles are still common as many teams prefer new hires to learn governance workflows in person. About 29% of entry level data governance lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility should filter for those postings specifically when searching current listings.
Are these new grad data governance lead jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically mentions internship experience as sufficient, accepts a degree in information management, computer science, or a related field in place of work history, or lists a portfolio or capstone project as an acceptable credential. Look for language like 'entry level' or 'junior' in the job title or requirements.
Which industries hire the most entry level data governance leads?
Entry Level data governance lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at the junior level because they face the strongest regulatory pressure around data quality, privacy compliance, and auditability, creating demand for early-career professionals who can support governance frameworks under senior direction.