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Ezee Fiber

Fiber internet service with symmetric speeds

Deputy General Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association-accredited law school is required.
  • Active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state and membership in good standing are required.
  • At least 15 years of progressively responsible legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department are required.
  • Substantial legal experience within the telecommunications industry is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with franchise, construction, right-of-way, pole attachment/conduit, access, permitting, and related regulatory matters is required.
  • The role requires executive-level judgment and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business recommendations.
  • The role requires responsiveness, organization, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and relationship-management skills are required.
  • The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with executives, business leaders, government officials, regulators, and outside counsel.
  • A high level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to protecting the company’s legal and business interests is required.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.
  • The role requires analyzing and interpreting data, communicating, remaining stationary for a significant part of the workday, and frequently using computer and office productivity devices.
  • The role requires regularly moving around the office and corporate campus, frequently moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Serve primarily as the senior legal advisor to the franchise, construction, and access teams to support timely deployment of fiber infrastructure within the United States.
  • Provide day-to-day legal support and advice to internal clients, including litigation, compliance, and contract management support.
  • Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of construction, installation, pole and conduit, franchise, and access agreements.
  • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements supporting network expansion and infrastructure deployment, including joint-build agreements, fiber construction and supply agreements, dark fiber leases, indefeasible rights of use, colocation agreements, and other network infrastructure and connectivity agreements.
  • Monitor, research, and analyze federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and regulatory developments affecting network infrastructure, fiber deployment, construction, access rights, and related operations; advise executive leadership and business partners on associated legal and regulatory risks.
  • Advise on and oversee litigation, administrative hearings, and disputes related to these matters.
  • Develop legal strategies to address permitting delays and disputes.
  • Collaborate with government affairs, engineering, and construction teams to align legal frameworks with deployment timelines.
  • Represent the company in negotiations with municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
  • Manage corporate governance and compliance programs.
  • Complete other assigned tasks, including commercial and government sales contracts and company initiatives.
  • Serve as acting General Counsel when the General Counsel is absent.
  • Perform other assigned legal and strategic responsibilities.
  • Travel up to 20%, particularly in multi-state or rapidly expanding telecommunications markets.

About the Company

Ezee Fiber

Fiber internet service with symmetric speeds

Ezee Fiber provides fiber internet service with symmetric speeds up to 8 Gbps and a simple pricing model. It emphasizes local support and no contracts, offering lifetime pricing and straightforward plans. How it works: The service uses fiber connections to deliver upload and download speeds that are the same (symmetric). Customers install the fiber connection at home or business, and can choose from plans with clearly stated, fixed pricing for the lifetime of the service. There are no hidden fees or contract requirements. How it differs from competitors: Unlike providers that rely on contracts or frequent price changes, Ezee Fiber focuses on no-strings-attached service, long-term price stability, and local support, delivering high speeds without gimmicks or fine print. Goal: To provide the fastest, most reliable fiber internet in a simple, transparent way with predictable pricing and supportive local service.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$880M
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
2021

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