Regulatory and Legal Analyst

FOCUS Broadband•Shallotte, NC

About The Position

The Regulatory and Legal Analyst ensures company compliance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and statutes. Reviews, interprets, and summarizes rules and regulations for senior management. Reviews and responds to court orders and other legal requests. Drafts documents and correspondence. Reconciles company subscriber and financial records. Works closely with outside consultants, attorneys, and regulatory bodies to develop company cost studies, review and negotiate contracts, file company tariffs, and address consumer complaints. Who is FOCUS Broadband? FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina's largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless, Security, and more. FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County. We are expanding our reach to serve portions of Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Duplin, Hoke, Pender, Perquimans, Robeson, and Scotland Counties. As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 350 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a "Local Company with Local Priorities." Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, law, political science or a related field is required; additional legal certification (e.g. paralegal certificate) or higher-level legal education preferred.
Experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred.
Telecommunications regulatory, legal, or accounting experience is preferred.
Experience with cooperatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in monitoring the regulatory and legislative actions of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), the North Carolina Utilities Commission (“NCUC”), the North Carolina Rural Electrification Authority (“NCREA”), the United States Congress, the North Carolina General Assembly, and other regulatory and legislative bodies.
Fields and complies with legal requests and court orders.
Assists with carrier, customer, and other corporate contract negotiations, reviews, and executions.
Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and statutes.
Informs management of regulatory and legal actions that may impact company operations.
Prepares and submits compliance filings to federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
Maintains an advanced knowledge of the Universal Service Program, cost study concepts, and telecom accounting practices.
Assists in the preparation of data collections related to cost studies, tariff filings, and universal service requirements.
Ensures company billings and customer notices comply with federal, state, and local rules and regulations and company tariffs.
Assists with preparation of annual cost study for Universal Service Program compliance.
Drafts documents for submission to state and federal regulatory bodies.
Drafts correspondence to attorneys, regulatory bodies, and subscribers.
Responds to consumer complaints filed with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
Assists with audit responses for Universal Service Program, financial statement, and other audits.
Performs audits on company circuit records, item codes, Lifeline subscriber records, and other regulatory activities.
Assists with annual company budget preparation.
Prepares and reconciles company subscriber counts.
Performs general ledger account reconciliations for various regulatory billings and activities.
Participates in regulatory conferences and webcasts.
Maintains regulatory files in an organized manner.
Assists with Regulatory Assistant duties, including billings, local number portability, billing code setup, and compliance filings.
Performs all other related duties assigned by management.