U.S. Licensing Specialist

Viasat, Inc.•Karlovy Vary, UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

Viasat, Inc. seeks a U.S. Licensing Specialist to join its government affairs and regulatory team. This successful candidate will play a key role in acquiring and managing the regulatory authorizations that facilitate Viasat’s provision of innovative services in the United States. While a law degree is not required, this role incorporates GC elements, including the monitoring of legal environments and the formulation of adaptable company positions to mitigate regulatory risk.

Requirements

6–8 years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs, specifically with telecommunications-related licensing matters (preferably in the satellite space)
Exceptional ability to communicate fully, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing, with leadership and government partners.
Excellent administrative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
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 consistently meet strict deadlines.
Ability to travel up to 20% as needed

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent will assist in the legal analysis components of the role.
Experience collaborating with external counsel or consultants to align external advocacy with company positions

Responsibilities

Manage complex licensing projects and effectively track and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
Work with Viasat’s global licensing team, as well as other business, technical, legal, and accounting teams, to acquire vital inputs for licensing materials and ensure they align with product roadmaps.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to draft application narratives, develop template application materials, and otherwise support the submission of license applications and related filings.
Conduct research and prepare related analyses regarding U.S. licensing requirements and their implications for existing and planned business operations.
Track the status of existing licenses and pending applications, ensuring compliance deadlines and reporting requirements are met promptly.
Monitor significant developments in the legal and regulatory environment to help formulate adaptable company strategies.
Assist in crafting advocacy materials and drafting written comments for ongoing regulatory proceedings to communicate Viasat’s positions to regulators.