Corporate Assistant Deputy General Counsel

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Support the Business and Government Affairs teams on infrastructure matters, including pole-attachment and pole-rate disputes; participate in infrastructure-related proceedings before administrative agencies and associated litigation; advance company positions on state and federal legislative initiatives related to infrastructure; advise the Business and Government Affairs teams on “dig safe” matters, including representing the business in formal enforcement proceedings; and provide broader legal regulatory support for a geographic region of the company.

Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day legal regulatory support on pole attachment and related infrastructure matters, including analysis of Federal Communications Commission and state commission rules and guidance for the Business and Government Affairs teams. 
• Work cooperatively with the Business and Government Affairs to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission, state public utility commission, municipal, cooperative, and industry-related rules, practices, and advocacy applicable to pole attachments.
• Represent Comcast before administrative agencies and oversee related court litigation, particularly on infrastructure related matters, including working with outside counsel, Government Affairs, and key business stakeholders to draft pleadings, respond to discovery, prepare testimony, prepare for hearings, and appeal adverse rulings and decisions. 
• Advance Comcast’s policy agendas on state and federal legislative initiatives, particularly those focused on infrastructure matters, by providing effective counsel to Government Affairs in rulemaking proceedings (e.g., offering strategic guidance and drafting comments), and on proposed legislation (e.g., offering strategic guidance, analyzing bill language, and drafting bill language).
• Contribute to and maintain practical training and reference materials on important infrastructure-related matters (e.g., pole attachments, reservation of space, cost allocation, and rule summaries) and deliver training to a variety of internal stakeholders.
• Support the Business and Government Affairs on “dig safe” matters, including efforts to bolster compliance, improve processes, and address notices of proposed violation.
• Support broader legal regulatory work, including serving as the principal legal regulatory point of contact for a geographic region of the company. 

REQUIRED SKILL SETS

• Law Degree from an accredited US law school. Top 10% of class preferred.
• Member of Pennsylvania State Bar in good standing or eligible for admission.
• Three to five years’ experience as an attorney.  A background in state and federal communications law and regulations, and cable, internet, and/or voice law and regulations is preferred.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently on multiple projects of high complexity, is preferred.
• Consistent exercise of sound, independent judgment, and discretion in all matters.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users, and advocates of our game-changing technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Decision Making; Legal Practices; Regulatory Policies

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Juris Doctor

Relevant Work Experience

15 Years +