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Regulatory Counsel
Location
Texas + 1 moreAll locations: Texas | Virginia
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$200K - $250K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Regulatory Counsel
E-Space
• Lead preparation and filing of applications, petitions, comments, reply comments, waivers, requests for special temporary authority (STA), experimental licenses, earth station authorizations, and related pleadings before the FCC. • Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory issues such as: satellite licensing, earth station licensing, spectrum access/allocations, spectrum sharing, interference analysis, equipment authorization, and market access. • Monitor FCC proceedings affecting satellite services, spectrum policy, Direct-to-Device (D2D), Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), non-geostationary satellite systems (NGSO), mobile satellite service (MSS), fixed satellite service (FSS), and emerging commercial space regulations. • Analyze FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Orders, Public Notices, and enforcement actions. • Develop legal and policy strategies to secure favorable regulatory outcomes. • Draft ex parte presentations and represent the company during FCC meetings. • Support international market access for satellite services. • Assist in coordination with foreign telecommunications regulators regarding licensing and landing rights. • Work with foreign counsel, consultants, etc. regarding licensing and spectrum authorizations. • Advise on ITU Radio Regulations and related international requirements. • Support submissions to ITU and other international authorities. • Support domestic and international spectrum coordination activities. • Work closely with company engineers to develop technical demonstrations and evidence supporting FCC and international filings. • Provide practical legal advice to engineering, operations, product, regulatory, and business development teams.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of substantive experience in telecommunications law/policy, either in private practice, in-house, or government service.
- Significant experience practicing before the FCC, including drafting and filing FCC submissions.
- Demonstrated expertise with the Communications Act, FCC Rules, ITU Radio Regulations, satellite/spectrum licensing frameworks, and foreign market access.
- Experience advising clients regarding satellite communications.
- Excellent legal writing and advocacy skills.
- Sound legal judgment under evolving regulatory frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- An opportunity to really make a difference
- Sustainability at our core
- Fair and honest workplace
- Innovative thinking is encouraged
- Competitive salaries
- Continuous learning and development
- Health and wellness care options
- Financial solutions for the future
- Optional legal services (US only)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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