US Satellite Policy Counsel

Overview

This role helps develop and implement the organization’s policy and regulatory strategy in the United States in collaboration with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively shape the U.S. policy and regulatory environment to advance company interests and objectives.
• Evaluate significant developments in the U.S. policy and regulatory environment to identify opportunities and risks.
• Formulate robust and adaptable company positions and strategies.
• Draft advocacy materials to communicate company positions to regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in formal and informal settings.
• Collaborate with external counsel and consultants to ensure external advocacy aligns with company positions.
• Meet with government agencies such as the FCC and NTIA, along with other stakeholders, to advance company interests and objectives.
• Advance company positions in preparation for and during U.S. delegations to spectrum-related international conferences and meetings (e.g., ITU WRCs and Study Groups, CITEL PCC II, and related preparatory meetings), and in trade association discussions.
• Work with internal partners to prepare and prosecute applications for new spectrum access and operating authority.
• Conduct legal research and prepare related analyses for internal and external partners.
• Support litigation and other contested proceedings as needed.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in government and regulatory affairs; preference for at least 5 years of experience specifically with FCC matters.
• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to advocate clearly and concisely in both writing and speaking.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to ask clear questions and obtain needed answers from partners, government, and counsel.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the technology industry or SATCOM.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $199,000.00 - $314,500.00 annually.
• For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $247,000.00 - $371,000.00 annually.
• Base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided.
• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits are available, depending on the position.

Location

• San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area (specific work location will determine the applicable base pay range).

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristic.