Regulatory & Compliance Counsel

Ezee Fiber; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

EAP

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ezee Fiber is seeking a Regulatory and Compliance Counsel to provide legal advice on licensing, filings, and compliance across federal, state, and local levels. You will support day-to-day legal matters, risk assessments, and contract management while reporting to the General Counsel.

Ideal candidates have extensive telecom regulatory experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex issues into practical recommendations for executives and teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 5+ years of telecommunications regulatory experience.
• Familiarity with privacy laws, safety, cybersecurity, and related employment matters.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory filings, comments and responses with federal, state and local agencies.
• Provide responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations or enforcement matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments for internal guidance.
• Develop and maintain corporate compliance programs and internal audits.
• Create regulatory training materials for internal teams.
• Perform other legal and strategic responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Telecom law

Legal writing

Negotiation

Contract management

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

Build your career with Ezee Fiber, proudly recognized by PCMag as the Best Overall ISP in the U.S. for 2026.

At Ezee Fiber, you'll do more than build a career, you'll help shape the future of connectivity. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering reliable, high-speed internet and exceptional customer experiences. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

OUR VALUES

At Ezee Fiber, our success is built on delivering Speed, Simplicity, and Service in everything we do. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, and Collaboration, we empower our employees to do the right thing, support one another, take ownership of their work, and work together to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Legal Department is seeking a talented and dynamic individual that is passionate about their work and is willing to take on new challenges. The Regulatory and Compliance Counsel will primarily provide legal advice on telecommunication licensing, regulatory filings, regulatory compliance, and operational regulatory issues, ensuring the timely filing of all federal, state, and local reports. Additionally, the Regulatory and Compliance Counsel will provide day‑to‑day legal support and advice to various internal clients, including training and contract management support. This position will report directly to the General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage all regulatory filings, comments and responses with all federal, state and local agencies.
• Provide responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations or enforcement matters.
• Monitor, interpret and provide guidance on all regulatory developments for internal teams.
• Develop, maintain and improve all corporate compliance matters, including leading internal audit functions.
• Create and deliver regulatory and compliance program and training materials for internal teams.
• Perform other legal and strategic responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state and member in good standing.
• At least 5 years of telecommunications regulatory experience.
• Active knowledge for the filings of USF contributions, 499, BDC, TRS Fund, E911, access lines, CPNI, Robocall, traffic studies, e‑rate, and all similar regulatory federal, state, and local filings.
• Familiarity with privacy laws, safety, cybersecurity, and related employment matters is preferrable.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible legal experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal department.
• Substantial legal experience within the telecommunications industry.

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Executive‑level judgment with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business recommendations.
• Highly responsive, organized, and capable of independently managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, business leaders, government officials, regulators, and outside counsel.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to protecting the company’s legal and business interests.

PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move around the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 20%, particularly in multi‑state or rapidly expanding telecommunications markets.

TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.