Assistant General Counsel - Employment, Litigation & Enterprise

USAC’s target compensation range for a new hire into this position is $115,000- $145,000 USD per year. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors based on knowledge, skills, and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. In addition, this position may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. USAC has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, and Wellness Programs.

Why Work Here?

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America’s current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: https://www.usac.org/about/

 Benefits

USAC supports our employees well beyond their salary with a system of benefits that rivals the top organizations in the country. Simply put: if you are committed to improving the lives of others, we are committed to improving yours. USAC provides low-premium, top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to disability and life coverage.  Generous 401k contribution, Federal and floating holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time that increases every year.  Regular telework schedule and opportunities to take professional development courses and training.

A Multicultural Team

We have actively built an organization that doesn’t just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution.  USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused.  As USAC continues to support universal service impacting health care providers, educators, and consumers, it is critical now more than ever that we hire people equally passionate and committed to helping fulfill our mission. 

Your Role

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative professional to serve as an Assistant General Counsel for our Office of General Counsel who will deal with a multitude of in-house legal issues facing a large non-profit corporation, with an emphasis on employment law, litigation, and administrative regulatory law with experience in FCC regulations and telecommunications.  This is an outstanding career opportunity for an individual interested in a genuine professional challenge in support of a public-spirited mission who enjoys tackling new and dynamic projects in many practice areas.

Your Responsibilities

Working in a creative and fast-paced environment, the Assistant General Counsel will divide their time between corporate/enterprise matters and regulatory and administrative issues, focusing on employment and labor relations, general corporate, corporate governance and universal service programmatic matters:

• Provide counsel to USAC’s Human Resources team and other business units concerning labor and employment law;
• Lead USAC’s response to pre-litigation matters, particularly employment matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), DC Office of Human Rights (DCOHR), and other state and federal agencies;
• Prepare and revise USAC policies and procedures, USAC’s Handbook, and any other internal labor and employment-focused communications and documents.
• Lead and manage all aspects of USAC litigation matters, including:   managing outside counsel on litigation, lead internal responses to litigation and discovery, coordinate and lead all stages of litigation for the company, and coordinate with outside counsel on all aspects of the litigation process.
• Work on other corporate law related matters (e.g., contracts, procurement, intellectual property, and bankruptcy).  
  1. Immigration experience a plus but not required.
• Provide counsel on the administration of the Universal Service Fund (i.e., Schools and Libraries, Rural Health Care, High Cost and Lifeline).or other appropriate programs, including identifying and analyzing novel issues and promoting measures to ensure program integrity and program success.
• Identify and anticipate potential legal issues and proposing solutions to complex situations raising difficult legal and operational concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws affecting USAC operations.
• Communicate, both in writing and orally, with internal clients, the Board, and external contacts concerning employment, corporate, and regulatory programmatic matters.
• Interact and engage with FCC staff on numerous matters, including contracts, audits, enforcement and USF programmatic issues.
• Other specific duties as assigned. 

About You

The successful candidate will excel at operating in a diverse and fluid environment and will be crucial for the success of the Office of General Counsel.

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school, and admission to at least (1) one state bar.
• Have three (3) to five (5) years of related experience, but willing to consider exceptional candidates at all levels.  More experienced candidates may be considered for hire as an Associate General Counsel. 
• Experience with labor and employment law, particularly employment litigation and administrative adjudication processes.
• Experience with litigation and legal disputes a mid-sized corporation or non-profit organization would face either at a law firm or in-house position (e.g. complex commercial litigation, real estate, breach of contract, tax, privacy)
• Experience with the telecommunications industry either at a law firm or in-house position preferred but not required.
• Experience with the federal Universal Service Fund Programs (i.e., Schools and Libraries, Rural Health Care, High Cost and Lifeline) or other appropriate funds administered by USAC a plus.
• General corporate legal experience a plus (e.g., contracts, corporate governance, employment, intellectual property).
• Experience working with a Board of Directors a plus.
• Proven ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment.
• Proactive approach to projects with the ability to independently lead and direct multiple workstreams alone and with team members.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver information concisely orally and in writing. 
• Strong analytical and legal research skills (please include a writing sample or cover letter with your resume).

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.  All offers of employment with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check. USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies please.