Counsel

Overview

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

The 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. The position offers professional growth, direct exposure to senior leadership, and hands-on experience supporting a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across business units.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements impacting 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 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

Base Pay

• 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

• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Health and Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, spousal life, child life insurance plans
• Educational assistance plan

Location

Not specified.

Physical Requirements & Equipment

• 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%

• Hearing: continuously 67–100%

• Near vision: continuously 67–100%

• Far vision: occasionally 0–33%

• Peripheral vision: occasionally 0–33%

Equipment used: computer, printer, fax, telephone, basic office supplies, copier.

Notices

• Non-U.S. citizens: As a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, federal regulatory agencies approval is required prior to granting certain system/network access to non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment for non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval. Non-U.S. citizens may be required to provide personal identifying information needed to obtain the necessary approval.
• Pre-employment screenings: Depending on position and job functions, offers may be contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. Screenings are conducted by an external third party with the candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law.