Sr. Corporate Counsel - Federal Regulatory Affairs (Government Funding & Regulated Programs)

T-Mobile•Washington DC, DC

25d

About The Position

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team! T-Mobile’s Federal Regulatory Affairs team is seeking a sharp, business-minded attorney to serve as Senior Corporate Counsel focused on federal funding, broadband deployment programs, and Universal Service. You will lead post-award execution and grant administration, help shape the company’s positions on the FCC’s Universal Service Fund modernization, and partner with our cross-functional team to convert policy into results. You will T-Mobile’s frontline advocate with the FCC, NTIA, industry organizations, and other federal stakeholders. This position centers on effective advocacy: understanding T-Mobile’s technology and services, combining data with deep knowledge of the law to create persuasive arguments, and clearly presenting the company’s viewpoint while leveraging your knowledge of and relationships with key decisionmakers. What you’ll do in your role: Own government post-award execution: interpret federal and state requirements, coordinate certifications and reporting, and provide practical guidance to business and compliance partners. Lead advocacy on USF and funding policy: draft comments, reply comments, ex partes, and briefing materials on USF modernization, including Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Healthcare, High-Cost and 5G Fund; translate proposals into actionable guidance. Guide grant administration and audit readiness: translate complex regulatory programs and rules into internal controls for federal and state grants; partner with our compliance team to manage outside counsel and consultants. Analyze internal economics and business cases; reflect insights into filings and cross-functional recommendations. Support accessibility matters, including applicable FCC rules and related compliance. Coordinate with FCC staff, USAC, NTIA, Treasury, and state broadband offices; prepare executives for meetings and presentations. Collaborate across Legal, Government Affairs, Network, Finance, and Operations to ensure filings and communications accurately represent our technology and services. Maintain trackers and executive updates on deadlines, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
7-10 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on federal telecommunications law, FCC regulatory work, or public policy.
Excellent analytical, writing, research skills, and public advocacy—able to translate regulatory complexity into business-relevant insights.
Excellent judgment, communication, and executive-briefing skills with proven success participating in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Direct experience interacting with the FCC or other government agencies with an understanding of federal or state broadband programs and Universal Service mechanisms preferred.

Responsibilities

Own government post-award execution: interpret federal and state requirements, coordinate certifications and reporting, and provide practical guidance to business and compliance partners.
Lead advocacy on USF and funding policy: draft comments, reply comments, ex partes, and briefing materials on USF modernization, including Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Healthcare, High-Cost and 5G Fund; translate proposals into actionable guidance.
Guide grant administration and audit readiness: translate complex regulatory programs and rules into internal controls for federal and state grants; partner with our compliance team to manage outside counsel and consultants.
Analyze internal economics and business cases; reflect insights into filings and cross-functional recommendations.
Support accessibility matters, including applicable FCC rules and related compliance.
Coordinate with FCC staff, USAC, NTIA, Treasury, and state broadband offices; prepare executives for meetings and presentations.
Collaborate across Legal, Government Affairs, Network, Finance, and Operations to ensure filings and communications accurately represent our technology and services.
Maintain trackers and executive updates on deadlines, risks, and opportunities.

Benefits

employees get the same big love we give our customers
competitive base salary and compensation package
Total Rewards
multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches
medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance
mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!

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