Associate General Counsel, Regulatory

Sirius XM•Washington, DC

22h

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel, Regulatory will serve as a key legal partner on all matters relating to Sirius XM’s licensing with the Federal Communications Commission, working with the SVP, Regulatory Counsel to represent the company before regulators and advise the company on FCC regulatory matters. This position will provide legal subject matter expertise on a wide range of communications law matters, ideally requiring background in satellite regulatory matters, spectrum use, wireless law, broadcast law, and familiarity with related engineering matters. The ideal candidate is business-minded, compliance-focused, collaborative, and experienced in working with professionals in related fields, including engineering, business development, and advertising sales.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience at a law firm, FCC, or in-house legal department.
Prior experience in FCC practice and procedure in multiple communications fields, including satellite, spectrum use, wireless, broadcast, and/or subscription services.
Proven expertise in communications law that spans satellite + spectrum + wireless/broadcast issues, including interference/coordination and engineering-adjacent problem solving.
Ability to communicate with senior management and corporate staff across all levels on regulatory issues affecting new concepts/products/technologies and recommend process, product, or service improvements.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and business acumen.
Excellent writing and other communication skills and ability to provide clear, actionable advice to cross functional teams.
Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Background in satellite regulatory matters, spectrum use, wireless law, broadcast law, and familiarity with related engineering matters.
Business-minded, compliance-focused, collaborative, and experienced in working with professionals in related fields, including engineering, business development, and advertising sales.

Responsibilities

Shape SiriusXM’s enterprise FCC regulatory strategy, aligning regulatory positions to technical, marketing, and product priorities.
Develop positioning and prepare filings for company-critical FCC proceedings.
Serve as one of the company’s external spokespersons on regulatory topics—represent SiriusXM before the FCC and in industry coalitions, conferences, and stakeholder forums; build networks with key decision makers (FCC Commissioners and staff, peer carriers/licensees, trade groups).
Provide executive-ready recommendations on regulatory risk posture and strategic tradeoffs; brief and influence senior company leaders across Legal, Engineering, Product, Business Development, and Sales.
Implement quality standards for FCC submissions and communications; ensure a consistent “voice” and defensible record across matters with high external visibility.
Manage portfolio of FCC licenses, ensuring compliance with license terms.
Ensure company’s compliance with all applicable FCC rules and requirements.
Inform corporate management and engineering team of FCC filings and other FCC activity relevant to the company’s interests.
Provide legal advice and work with engineering team on electromagnetic interference concerns.
Build durable relationships with FCC decision makers and key external stakeholders.
Prepare periodic FCC reports on aspects of company’s operations.
Keep up to date on the latest developments in the laws, regulations, and industry trends applicable to FCC licensing and compliance.