Counsel

Overview

This Counsel role 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.

This position is designed to build additional in-house regulatory expertise and serve as a key legal resource supporting federal and state regulatory compliance activities 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 help business stakeholders develop 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

• Starting compensation range: $76,100 to $99,900
• Base pay depends on the candidate’s primary work location and other factors, including 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

Location

Location is based on the candidate’s primary work location (actual base pay will depend on primary work location and other factors).

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions

• 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

Additional Notices

• Equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Non-U.S. Citizen Notice:

• As a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, the employer is required to notify and obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval. Non-U.S. citizens must provide the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or the employer’s network.

Notice to Applicants:

• Depending on the position and job functions, offers may be contingent upon 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. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.