Compliance Counsel

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing…

Additional Responsibilities Include

Verizon is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal advice to support Verizon’s regulatory compliance program. The successful candidate will join the Verizon Compliance team and develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs that span across Verizon organizations. In addition to leading enterprise wide compliance initiatives, the candidate will monitor compliance programs lead by different organizations and supervise investigations and remediation efforts. The job requires interpretation of federal and state laws to develop compliance programs with meaningful operational procedures and controls and to provide legal advice to organizations with different demands, systems, structures, processes, and responsibilities.

• Creating and managing internal policies, standard templates, and training programs for distribution to large, diverse business organizations.
• Coordinating with audit teams to review compliance, remediate, and improve practices.
• Assisting regulatory teams in advocating positions that advance company’s interest before federal and state regulators.
• Providing advice to clients regarding proposed transactions and strategic initiatives, including supporting other organizations, such as finance and litigation.
• Exercising cross-departmental leadership and excellent interpersonal skills for the purpose for building trusted relationships.

Where you’ll be working…

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for…

You’ll Need To Have

• J.D. degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Bar membership in good standing in at least one state.
• Compliance law experience, particularly with FCC and FTC regulations.
• Willingness to travel.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Ability to operate with a significant level of independence.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and process a large volume of work in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and oral communication skills, adaptive to and effective for different audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships within an organization.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

Job Family: LGL

Business Unit: COMMN