General Counsel Jobs

About The Position

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
• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.
• Ability to think strategically and advocate clearly and concisely, both in writing and when speaking.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, together with the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
• Exceptional communication abilities; ability to ask clear questions and obtain 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.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the technology industry or SATCOM

Responsibilities

• Proactively shaping the U.S. policy and regulatory environment to advance company interests and objectives.
• Evaluating significant developments in the U.S. policy and regulatory environment to identify opportunities and risks.
• Formulating robust and adaptable company positions and strategies.
• Crafting advocacy materials to effectively communicate Viasat’s positions to regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in formal and informal contexts.
• Collaborating with external counsel and consultants to maintain alignment between external advocacy and company positions.
• Meeting with government agencies such as the FCC and NTIA, as well as other stakeholders, to advance company interests and objectives.
• Advancing company positions in preparation for and on U.S. 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.
• Working with internal partners to prepare and prosecute applications for new spectrum access and operating authority.
• Conducting legal research and preparing related analyses for consumption by internal and external partners.
• Supporting litigation and other contested proceedings as the need arises.