Associate General Counsel, US Satellite Regulatory

ViaSat Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

60d • $195,000 - $308,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Viasat, Inc. seeks an attorney for its government and regulatory affairs group, to be based in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and executing the company's advocacy and regulatory strategy in the United States.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs; preference for at least 5 years of experience specifically with FCC matters.
• Ability to think strategically and advocate clearly and concisely, both in writing and when speaking.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, together with the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
• Exceptional communication abilities; ask clear questions and receive needed answers from partners, government, and counsel.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a team and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• This is an onsite role based out of our Washington DC office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the technology industry or SATCOM

Responsibilities

• Working with other stakeholders to formulate adaptable company positions and strategies, including in response to significant developments in the legal and regulatory environment.
• Advocating before government agencies such as the FCC and NTIA, as well as state PUCs.
• Advancing company positions in preparation for and on US 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.
• Crafting advocacy materials to effectively communicate Viasat's positions to regulators and other partners.
• Working with internal partners to prepare and prosecute applications for new spectrum access and operating authority.
• Drafting comments and written materials for ongoing regulatory proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and preparing related analyses for consumption by internal and external partners.
• Supporting litigation and other contested proceedings as the need arises.
• Collaborating with external counsel and consultants to maintain alignment between external advocacy and company positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees