Salary:
Associate Corporate Counsel | Ripple Fiber
We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our growing team in Charlotte, NC.
About Ripple Fiber
At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. Were creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join Americas most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future.
We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple.
About our culture
We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development.
About the Role
Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, this individual will provide comprehensive legal support across various business functions, focusing on employment law, litigation, and administrative regulatory law, particularly in relation to FCC regulations and telecommunications. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, ready to navigate the legal landscape of high-speed fiber internet services.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring that the company adheres to telecommunications regulations and other relevant laws, including FCC regulations.
Reviewing and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with telecommunications regulations, and advising on corporate governance matters.
Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with business operations and strategic initiatives.
Developing and implementing internal policies to ensure legal compliance and ethical business practices.
Providing legal advice to management, HR, and other various departments on business strategies and market expansions.
Protect the companys legal interests and provide guidance on legal rights and duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least five yearsof experience in corporate law; telecommunications or regulatory compliance experience a plus.
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA accredited law school or recognized foreign law school, and admission to at least (1) one state bar.
State Bar license in AZ or NM not required but a plus.
Experience with the telecommunications industry either at a law firm or in-house position highly preferred but not required.
Familiarity with FCC regulations is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team and engage with various business units.
Experience with legal research tools and the ability to interpret complex legal documents.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a supportive work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. If youre passionate about making a difference and being part of a community-focused company, Ripple Fiber is the place for you.
Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.