In House Regulatory Counsel

What´s the role?

Provide legal advice/counsel in business-related areas.

Strategically assess federal and state government funding programs, initiatives, and opportunities, as well as related financial incentives, specifically directed to the telecommunications industry

.  

Actively meet with internal stakeholders and business partners to apply for, or compete in

, said

federal and state government funding programs, initiatives, and opportunities

.  

Manage 

relationship

with federal and state government officials as it specifically relates to the above mentioned federal and state government funding programs, initiatives, and opportunities

.  

Develop and implement internal procedures to 

meet with

related legal and regulatory and compliance requirements, milestones, and commitments

.  

Support an extremely fast-moving business with tight deadlines while providing diligent and thorough work product

and general legal advice and support on an array of legal issues

related to federal and state funding programs

.

How can you add value?

• Revise, analyze and internally communicate guidelines for federal and state government funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities, including, but not limited to, Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Reports and Orders.
- Engage internal stakeholders and business partners to assess LCPR interest in 

participating

in federal and state government funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities

.
- Meet with and lead internal stakeholders 

in the process of drafting

applications and/or proposals to 

participate

in federal and state government funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities.
- Meet with business partners and external counsel to refine applications and/or proposals to 

participate

in federal and state government funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities.
- Draft, 

review

and 

submit

federal and state funding program applications and competitive proposals.
- Manage 

relationship

with federal and 

state

government agencies and instrumentalities 

regarding

federal and 

state

funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities.
- Oversee general compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and commitments as they specifically relate to federal and state government funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities.
- Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide array of issues related to federal and state government funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities.
- Prepare legal briefs

, memorandums and other legal documents

on topics related to issues that 

impact

the company's business, with thorough analysis and recommendations on mitigating activities that can be taken to prevent risks and legal action against the company.
- Collaborate and prepare legal 

risks

assessments on LCPR's and

LLA's 

federal and state funding programs, 

initiatives

and opportunities.
- D

emonstrate and ensure compliance with the Customer First Philosophy

.
- Demonstrate and ensure compliance with all 

Liberty Puerto Rico

and Liberty Latin America's

policies and procedures including the 

Business 

Code of Conduct

.
- Other functions may be assigned

.

What do you need?

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and be admitted to the practice of law within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and, preferably, the United States Federal Court.

Two to five years of demonstrated success in a commercial legal role.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong ability and inclination to collaborate with others.
• Strong organization and leadership skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with efficient prioritization, client interaction, responsiveness, and focus (especially during periods of sustained pressure and often under tight deadlines).
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with team members, including staff, external partners, and suppliers.
• Breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment and strong analytical skills.
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Forward looking problem solver, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office).
• Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Liberty Puerto Rico provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, military service obligation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, and being or being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. In addition to federal law requirements, Liberty aligns with applicable local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.