Assistant General Counsel

Universal Service Administrative Company • Washington, DC

7d • $115,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

USAC is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative professional to serve as an Assistant General Counsel for its Office of General Counsel. This role will handle a multitude of in-house legal issues for a large non-profit corporation, with a focus on employment law, litigation, and administrative regulatory law, including experience with 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school, and admission to at least (1) one state bar.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience, but willing to consider exceptional candidates at all levels.
• 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).
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Immigration experience a plus but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, and Wellness Programs.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree