Counsel

Overview

This Counsel position provides legal support for the organization’s regulatory compliance function. Reporting and working closely with the VP-Regulatory Counsel, the attorney will support regulatory compliance obligations as a regulated utility, including regulatory reporting requirements, investigations, policy development, and implementation standards.

This role is designed to build additional in-house regulatory expertise and serve as a key legal resource supporting federal and state regulatory compliance activities across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements impacting the organization’s telecommunications and broadband operations.
• Support regulatory compliance programs and reporting obligations, including preparation and review of regulatory filings, certifications, disclosures, and responses to agency inquiries.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and evaluate potential impacts to business operations.
• Identify regulatory and compliance risks and assist business stakeholders in developing practical mitigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses, recommendations, and guidance regarding regulatory and compliance matters.
• Assist with responses to regulatory investigations, audits, consumer complaints, and information requests.
• Draft and review policies, procedures, customer communications, disclosures, training materials, and other compliance-related documents.
• Manage and coordinate projects involving internal stakeholders, consultants, outside counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with business owners across the organization, including network and field operations, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1-5 years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government agency, judicial clerkship, or similar environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with telecommunications, administrative law, regulatory compliance, or government affairs matters.
• Familiarity with FCC regulations, state public utility commissions, broadband funding programs, or related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience interacting with the FCC, USAC, state commissions, or other regulatory agencies.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, or compliance programs.
• In-house counsel experience preferred but not required.
• Interest in developing expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting compensation range: $76,100 to $99,900.

Actual base pay will depend on the candidate’s primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Work Location & Physical Requirements

Physical tasks and work-related sensory/equipment requirements include:

• Standing occasionally: 0-33%; Walking occasionally: 0-33%; Sitting and stationary: continuously 67-100%
• Bending occasionally: 0-33%; Crouching occasionally: 0-33%; Carrying occasionally: 0-33%
• Reaching occasionally: 0-33%; Lifting/Lowering >1-15 lbs occasionally: 0-33%
• Repetitive hand action: medium dexterity continuously 67-100%; Fine manipulating: frequently 34-66%

Audio visual needs:

• Hearing: continuously 67-100%
• Near vision: continuously 67-100%
• Far vision: occasionally 0-33%
• Peripheral vision: occasionally 0-33%

Equipment used in job performance:

• Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

Notices

• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.
• Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: As a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, the organization requires notification and approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval.
• Notice to Applicants: Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings (including drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening). Screenings are conducted by an external third-party with written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to required screenings may disqualify the candidate. Misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.