Telecommunications/Broadband Consulting Attorney

Millions in America live without adequate broadband (Internet) access. At Vantage Point, we work with providers building fiber optic networks to address this digital divide. We're looking for smart, hardworking team members to put their skills to work bringing broadband to rural America.

About You

Your proactive nature and analytical expertise define your approach. You are self-motivated, thriving on initiating solutions and staying ahead of industry trends. Your deep understanding of regulatory intricacies positions you as a strategic partner for clients, translating numerous regulatory frameworks into actionable strategies. With a collaborative mindset, you recognize the collective power of teamwork while contributing insight and knowledge from your experiences. Your commitment to navigating the telecommunications landscape and exceeding client expectations makes you a valuable asset in shaping the industry's future.

If you are ready to leverage your self-starter mentality and analytical acumen, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Your expertise will play a vital role in helping clients navigate the telecommunications industry, providing strategic guidance within evolving regulatory frameworks.

About the Position

As a Consulting Attorney at Vantage Point Solutions, you will play a crucial role in providing broadband business and regulatory consulting for our client companies, many of whom live and work in rural America. Your responsibilities will include regulatory research and filings, industry advocacy through collaboration with regulatory bodies, strategic planning with client companies, compliance consulting, and agreement drafting and revisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside consulting staff to provide legal, regulatory, and business consulting for telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and CATV clients
• Complete regulatory research and educate clients about compliance with FCC and state regulatory commission rules
• Draft and review various contracts, network agreements, lease agreements, terms and conditions, and customer service agreements
• Negotiate CATV programming and interconnection agreements
• Guide clients through acquisitions and mergers as well as business and strategic planning

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic and work history
• 0-5+ years' experience in the telecommunications industry – greater experience is a plus but will train the right person
• Interest in Internet, telecommunications, video, and wireless law and technology
• Ability to assess the facts, law, and the client's business position and efficiently assimilate information from a variety of sources to determine creative business plans and solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, staff, and regulatory authorities
• Ability to independently manage a substantial workload in cooperation with and support of consulting team on a wide variety of time-sensitive matters
• Outstanding legal research and writing skills
• Understanding of business finances and business and strategic planning
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)

About Vantage Point Solutions

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first. VPS is a client-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband and financial industries.

Vantage Point is employee-owned, and because client success means employee success, the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

Vantage Point offers competitive compensation packages along with many traditional benefits for full-time employees such as life insurance, health insurance, FLEX spending and dependent care, dental, vision, 401k, short-term and long-term disability, and sick and vacation leave.

Beyond these standard benefits, the VPS team enjoys a variety of additional perks. These include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Business casual work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee contests
• Team building festivities
• Bonus earning opportunities