Counsel

Colonial Group; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Counsel to provide legal support for regulatory compliance across the company’s operations, collaborating with the VP-Regulatory Counsel to ensure adherence to federal and state requirements. This role develops in-house regulatory expertise and supports regulatory activities across business units.

You will monitor developments, draft policies, respond to inquiries, coordinate with stakeholders, and assist with investigations and audits while maintaining strong communication

Qualifications

• 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, or similar setting.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements impacting telecommunications and broadband operations.
• Support regulatory compliance programs, filings, disclosures, and agency responses.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impacts to operations.
• Identify risks and help develop mitigation strategies with business stakeholders.
• Draft policies, procedures, disclosures, and training materials.
• Coordinate projects with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and agencies.
• Collaborate with network, operations, engineering, sales, and customer care.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

About the Role:

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.

Do You Have:

• 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.

Even Better:

• 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

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.