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.

This role is intended 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 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

Location

Not specified in the provided description.

Additional Notices

• Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: As a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, the organization 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 of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or the organization’s network.
• Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment 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.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions (as provided)

• 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 (as provided)

• Hearing: Continuously: 67–100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67–100%
• Far Vision: Occasionally: 0–33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0–33%

Equipment Used (as provided)

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