[Hiring] Counsel @Uniti

Role Description

This Counsel position provides legal support for the Company's regulatory compliance function. This attorney will work closely with the VP-Regulatory Counsel to support the Company's regulatory compliance obligations as a regulated utility, regulatory reporting requirements, investigations, policy development, and implementation standards. The position is intended to develop additional in-house regulatory expertise and serve as a key legal resource supporting federal and state regulatory compliance activities across the organization. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, direct exposure to senior leadership, and hands-on experience supporting a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across Uniti’s business units.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements impacting the Company'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 company including network and field operations, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Physical Tasks

• 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

Compensation

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,100 to $99,900. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.

Benefits

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